Frozen Hot Chocolate

Frozen Hot Chocolate

(Comes with a WARNING: This recipe is for one big serving of approx. 850 calories!  Share!)

This icy chocolate has a ganache-like texture, made with  dark chocolate, hot chocolate mix, milk and a little sugar. The mixture is whirled in a blender with ice and more milk, if needed, until it’s the consistency of a frozen margarita. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Ingredients

6 1/2 ounces	Your favorite dark chocolate, such as Valhrona (72 percent) chocolate or Dove Dark chocolate
2 teaspoons	Store-bought hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 tablespoons	Sugar
1 1/2 cups	Whole milk, divided use
3 cups	Ice cubes
	Garnish: Whipped cream
	Garnish: Shaved chocolate

1.Chop chocolate into very small pieces. Place in top of double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted. Add hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup milk, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature. (It must be cool or the chocolate will solidify when ice is added.)This recipe is for one generous serving but, unless you need the calories, I’d divide it into smaller servings. Also, substitute low or nonfat milk to lower the fat and total calories. 

2.In blender, place 1 cup milk, cooled chocolate mixture and ice. Blend on high speed until icy consistency of a frozen daiquiri is reached. Pour into big goblets and top with generous dollop of whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

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