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Frozen Hot Chocolate

Frozen · Classic

Frozen Hot Chocolate

The famous New York café treat: melted chocolate and cocoa blended with milk and ice into a frosty, slushy drink.

Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Serves
2
Calories
390

FrozenClassicDessertSummerKid-friendly

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Melting real chocolate first (then cooling it) gives frozen hot chocolate its intense flavor. Cocoa adds depth without extra fat.

Ingredients

2 servings

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Melt the chocolate with the cocoa, sugar and ¼ cup of the milk in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.

  2. Add the chocolate mixture, remaining milk and ice to the blender.

  3. Blend on high until slushy and smooth.

  4. Pour into tall glasses and pile on whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Tips

  • Freeze some of the milk in ice cube trays and use instead of ice for a stronger chocolate flavor.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
390
Protein
9g
Carbs
52g
Sugar
45g
Fiber
4g
Fat
21g
Caffeine
39mg

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Mocha: Add 1 tsp instant espresso.

  • Peanut butter: Add 2 tbsp peanut butter.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 390 calories, 45 g sugar, 9 g protein and about 39 mg caffeine. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; your chocolate brand and milk change them: check your version with our chocolate drink calorie calculator.

Storing and reheating

Frozen drinks are best served immediately. Freeze any extra in ice cube trays and re-blend with a splash of milk later.

Choosing your chocolate

For drinks made with cocoa powder, Dutch-process gives a darker, smoother, mellower cup and natural cocoa a brighter, fruitier one. For melted chocolate, use a bar you’d enjoy eating: chips contain stabilizers that resist melting. See our cocoa and hot chocolate mix reviews and cocoa powder guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is frozen hot chocolate just a milkshake?

No: it’s made with ice and milk, not ice cream, so it’s lighter and slushier.

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Gear for this recipe

Serendipity3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 · Best for making the famous NYC frozen hot chocolate at home

The mix behind the New York café’s signature frozen drink. Intense dark chocolate with a light espresso-like finish.

Type
Frozen hot chocolate mix
Size
1 canister
Cost
varies
Make with
Blend with milk and ice
From $15Check price Full review

Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate

A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
From $8Check price Full review

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