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How to Make Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Serendipity, a New York City restaurant, has been serving up Frozen Hot Chocolate for more than 50 years. It's become a cult favorite heralded by celebrities, princes and presidents and even spawned a quick-version recipe. If you crave the flavor of hot chocolate all year long, this frozen delight is sure to thrill throughout the summer.

From Quick Guide: Death by Chocolate
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Hot chocolate mix
  • A mug
  • Milk and/or cream

    Frozen Hot Chocolate I

  1. Step 1

    Chop the chocolate into fine pieces and place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted.

  2. Step 2

    Add the cocoa mix and the sugar to the melted chocolate. Stir until well blended.

  3. Step 3

    Remove the mixture from the heat and slowly add milk. Stir until smooth. Let the mixture sit and cool completely to room temperature.

  4. Step 4

    Place the remaining milk, the cooled chocolate mixture and the ice in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushy.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the finished mixture into a goblet. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Use a spoon or straw or both.

  6. Frozen Hot Chocolate II

  7. Step 1

    Prepare the cocoa mix according to the package instructions. Use tap water or cold milk. Add a splash of cream for extra richness. Use 2 packages of cocoa mix for a large mug. Personalize the frozen hot chocolate by adding cinnamon, raspberry extract or peppermint extract.

  8. Step 2

    Stir the mixture well. Leave the spoon standing in the mug. Place the mug in the freezer for about 45 minutes. Set a timer.

  9. Step 3

    Remove the mug from the freezer and pull out the spoon. Use the spoon to break up the frozen cocoa and stir it into a slush. Return it to the freezer for a more solid result.

  10. Step 4

    Make a gift of frozen hot chocolate. Assemble a mug, hot cocoa mix and the recipe in a pretty basket and give to a friend.

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