How to Make Frozen Hot Chocolate

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.

Things You'll Need

• Chocolate pieces, a variety is best
• Hot cocoa mix
• Sugar
• Milk
• Ice
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• Hot chocolate mix
• A mug
• Milk and/or cream

Instructions

Frozen Hot Chocolate I

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

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

Frozen Hot Chocolate II

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.

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.

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.

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.