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Deep, dark, chocolate-y frozen hot chocolateserved up in a gigantic bowl with a pile of whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top. Just like the famous frozen hot chocolateat Serendipity in NYC!
It’s Wednesday!!! We’re halfway through the week ????????! #wednesdaygoals
Normally, I don’t mind kicking my husband and daughter out of the house every Monday morning for a long 5-day work and school week. I like being able to get things “done” (as if that everreally happens, though, right?) during the day, and to put things away just so and know they’ll stay that way for at least a few hours (as long as said things are out of toddler reach ????). I relish in a quiet house during naptime, and then I enjoy the rush of having everyone come home and be together in the evening.
But I’m always kind of sad that I have to send my husband back to work (not so much for the 6-year-old; with her, I’m alwayslikesee ya✌????). Which means I’ve already texted him like 8 thousand times asking if he’son his way home yet ????.
Maybe I’m especially missing him because I happen to have the perfect dessert for two to share with you today!
My husband and I have been to Serendipity a handful of times just because I love the frozen hot chocolate so much! My favorite location is in Georgetown in DC. It’s such a beautiful section of town. I think I could drive up and down the streets looking at the ornate townhomes and sweet little sidewalks forever.
Also…there’s a Sprinkles down the street, and I always need a cupcake after my frozen hot chocolate????.
Annnnnnnnnyway. ????
Serendipity’s famous frozen hot chocolate is super duper easy to replicate at home! So if you can’t hit one of the big cities to try it at the restaurant (or you just don’t want to pay that crazy menu price!), no worries– you can make the exact same thing in your own kitchen.
All you’ll need is some really good chocolate, a saucepan, and a blender.
This would be perfect for a sweet Valentine’s day dessert for two at home! ❤️
Or… you know… for a Wednesday second breakfast. Whatever. ????Enjoy!
Frozen Hot Chocolate FAQs
Can I use a different type of chocolate?
You can, but the results may not be as good. I really recommend using a high-quality chocolate for this recipe.
What if I don’t have hot chocolate mix?
You can either make your own mix by combining equal parts cocoa powder and sugar, or you can use another type of flavoring such as peppermint extract.
What can I do if I don’t have a large sundae glass?
You can either use a smaller glass or just pour it into a bowl. It will be harder to layer the whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top, but it will still taste great!
As you can see, this frozen hot chocolate is just like the one at Serendipity in NYC. I know that because I’ve been there and tried it myself! If you want to experience the same deliciousness from the comfort of your own home, all you need is a bowl, some milk, chocolate chips, sugar, and ice cubes. It’s so easy and definitely worth trying if you love chocolate as much as I do. Will you give it a try?
Deep, dark, chocolate-y frozen hot chocolate served up in a gigantic bowl with a pile of whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top. Just like the famous frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity in NYC!
Ingredients
3 ounces very high quality chocolate
2 tsp high quality store-bought hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 c milk
3 cup ice
Instructions
Melt the chocolate over medium heat in a small saucepan.
Mix in the hot chocolate mix and sugar.
Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the milk.
Let cool to room temperature.
Add the ice, remaining milk, and the chocolate mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour into a large sundae glass, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Frozen Hot Chocolate is a refreshing icy cold version of hot chocolate! It's made with real melted chocolate, hot cocoa powder, milk, and ice blended and topped with whipped cream.
Rice Flour or Arrowroot Powder: These can act as thickening agents, similar to cornflour. Again, mix with a little cold liquid to create a paste and then stir into the hot chocolate.
Frozen hot chocolate is a creamy blended drink that, as its name suggests, tastes like hot chocolate but is ice cold. It's similar to a chocolate milkshake, but given that there's no ice cream, it's not as thick.
How can something be hot and frozen at the same time? Well, this drink's name is definitely an oxymoron. However, It makes sense when you break down the contents of the drink. You will blend ice with the hot cocoa mix, and that's where we got the name.
It's an icy drink made with melted chocolate, hot chocolate mix, a little sugar, milk, and ice. The chocolate taste resembles the flavor you love from traditional hot chocolate, but the consistency is closer to that of a slushy or frappuccino.
A simple way to make your Hot chocolate delicious is by opting for full fat milk or a higher fat milk alternatives like coconut milk or even half-and-half this will naturally increase the creaminess and thickness of your hot chocolate.
The cornstarch version thickened quickly, making the hot chocolate very thick and creamy, and in the end we decided on a combination of cornstarch and confectioner's sugar, for the ideal texture and sweetness.
If the hot chocolate doesn't thicken, add a slurry of cornstarch and milk (dissolve ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch in a tablespoon of cold milk) to the hot chocolate and continue stirring over medium high heat until slightly thickened.
The lightness and creaminess created by melting marshmallows or whipped cream into hot cocoa to balance the thickness and richness of the chocolate perfectly. Not to mention, everyone loves using hot chocolate as an excuse to eat marshmallows straight out of the bag or whipped cream right from the can.
Believe it or not, the secret ingredient in gourmet hot chocolate is none other than marshmallows. These fluffy, sweet confections are the unsung heroes of the hot chocolate world, adding a delightful creaminess and hint of sweetness that takes the drink to a whole new level.
In my opinion, the best hot chocolate is simple to make, with just a few quality ingredients. Milk: You can use dairy or dairy-free milk, including cashew milk, almond milk, or oat milk. The creamier the better! And since this recipe has sugar in it, I'd choose unsweetened milks (if you're buying them from the store).
Serendipity3's Diamond Frrrozen Hot Chocolate costs $250,000 and will only be available on Valentine's Day. This is one Valentine's Day date you might want to split the bill for.
Co-Owned by Selena Gomez, Serendipity Brands offers a lineup of super-premium and indulgent ice cream and desserts influenced by pop-culture and the iconic desserts at New York City restaurant, Serendipity3.
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