When the temperature drops, I find myself craving hot chocolate constantly. There’s just something about a rich chocolate drink in the middle of winter that feels comforting.
But every once in a while, I want that same chocolate flavor in a slightly different form. That’s where frozen hot chocolate comes in. Even though it’s often thought of as a summer treat, it’s just as satisfying during the colder months.
The best part is that this recipe takes about five minutes to make and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Frozen Hot Chocolate
This frozen treat is the perfect afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Milk I prefer skim, but any milk will do
- 3 Cups Ice Depending on your blender, crushed ice may work better
- 1.5 TBSP Scharffenberger Cocoa Powder
- 2 TBSP Sugar
- 1 Pinch Salt
- Chocolate Shavings For garnish
- Whipped Cream For garnish
- Chocolate Sauce For garnish
Instructions
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Mix the Scharffenberger cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl
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Pour milk, cocoa powder mixture, and ice into your blender
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Blend until all the ice chunks are gone
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Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and chocolate sauce
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Serving Ideas
Frozen hot chocolate works well as:
an afternoon snack
a quick dessert
a fun winter treat
You can also easily customize it by adding flavored syrups, peppermint extract, or extra chocolate if you want an even richer drink.
A Simple Chocolate Treat
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. This frozen hot chocolate comes together quickly, delivers plenty of chocolate flavor, and feels just a little indulgent—exactly what you want from a cozy winter treat.
If you enjoy sweet snacks like this, you might also like some of the other desserts I’ve shared, including peppermint hot chocolate Rice Krispy treats and other easy recipes from my kitchen.
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Frozen Hot Chocolate
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