This Frozen Hot Chocolate is everything you love about a rich classic cup of hot cocoa, but in an icy frosty treat – that makes it perfect for summer, or whenever you want a cool twist on a cozy favorite!
My recipe uses real hot cocoa mix, and a blend of milk, and ice to create a smooth, icy drink, without it being too heavy. It’s so easy to make a home, with just a few ingredients, and it really hits that sweet spot every time the craving strikes.
It’s the perfect mash up of the flavor of hot chocolate, but blended into a chilly frosty drink. Just imagine you’re sipping it at Serendipity Cafe in New York City, instead of at home on a hot spring day. But this is much cheaper, and you can enjoy it any time! Really this is so good, you’ll want it all year long!
Why make this Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Only about 7 ingredients (including ice, and the garnish) this is made in the blender in just minutes!
- For Kids and Adults: Kid friendly, but grown ups will love it too!
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Frozen Hot Cocoa Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Chocolate – Use your favorite, milk chocolate, semi sweet, or dark.
- Milk – I recommend using whole milk for the richest drink, but
- Hot Chocolate Mix – Use your favorite brand, I love Ghiradelli or Stephen’s.
- Ice – Use crushed ice if your blender isn’t as high powered. Start with less and add more as needed.
- Whipped Cream – My favorite garnish, don’t skip!
- Chocolate Topping – Chocolate syrup, chocolate shavings, or mini chocolate chips are a delicious garnish
How to make Frozen Hot Cocoa
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate. Finely chop the chocolate and melt it in the microwave at half powder, in 30 second increments until you can stir it smooth.
Step 2: Mix. Stir in the hot chocolate mix, granulated sugar until blended. Then slowly add in 1/2 cup of the milk until it’s nice and smooth. Let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then pour in the rest of the milk to cool the mixture down. If it’s still warm place it in the fridge to keep chilling.
Step 3: Blend it all Up. Add the ice and chocolate milk mixture to a blender and mix at high speed until its smooth. Pour into separate glasses.
Step 4: Garnish. Top each glass with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and chocolate shavings if desired.
Tips and Tricks
- Want it even creamier: Add 1/2 cup of half and half or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the blender to make the drink extra creamy.
- Make it Mocha: Add 1 1/2 TBS of instant coffee powder to the melted chocolate to turn the drink into a Mocha Frappuccino. The perfect afternoon pick me up.
- High Powered Blender – A high powered blender will give your drink the best smooth texture. With a lower powered blender you’ll want to use crushed ice if possible.
- Chocolate Milk – Try chocolate milk instead of regular milk for an even stronger chocolatey flavor.
Storage Instructions
This Frozen Hot Chocolate is best enjoyed fresh. I don’t recommend saving it to enjoy later.
This Frozen Hot Cocoa Recipe is the perfect icy treat that is perfect for a warm day, with the same cozy vibes. I promise it’s going to become a new instant favorite!
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If you try this Frozen Hot Chocolate, please leave a 🌟 rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
Ingredients
For the Frozen Hot Chocolate:
- 3 oz chocolate bar (chopped)
- 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix
- 3 TBS granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (divided)
- 3 cups ice cubes
For the Garnish:
- whipped cream
- chocolate syrup
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
For the Frozen Hot Chocolate:
- Add the chopped chocolate to a small pot and melt over medium low heat, stirring constantly until you can stir it smooth. 3 oz chocolate bar
- Stir in the hot chocolate mix, and granulated sugar until combined. 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix, 3 TBS granulated sugar
- Add in 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until combined. Remove from the heat, and let it sit and cool for about 10 minutes. 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- Pour in the rest of the milk to cool the mixture down. If it's still warm, place it in the fridge for about 10-20 minutes to keep chilling.
- Add the ice and the chocolate milk mixture to a blender and blend at high speed until smooth. 3 cups ice cubes
- Pour into glasses.
For the Garnish:
- Top each glass with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and chocolate shavings, and enjoy immediately. whipped cream , chocolate syrup, chocolate shavings,
Notes
- Want it even creamier: Add 1/2 cup of half and half or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the blender to make the drink extra creamy.
- Make it Mocha: Add 1 1/2 TBS of instant coffee powder to the melted chocolate to turn the drink into a Mocha Frappuccino. The perfect afternoon pick me up.
- High Powered Blender – A high powered blender will give your drink the best smooth texture. With a lower powered blender you’ll want to use crushed ice if possible.
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