Frozen Hot Chocolate is the perfect hot-weather treat, made with real melted chocolate, hot chocolate powder, milk and crushed ice and finished off with whipped cream!  

When we road-trip to Michigan for our summer family vacations, we always make a few stops at Dunkin Donuts along the way. I either have their frozen chai or frozen hot chocolate and I never once thought about making it at home! DUH! Since we got hit with a heat wave the last few days I haven’t been able to get rid of my craving for a frozen hot chocolate. 😉 After a few tries, the consistency and taste is irresistible!

My boys LOVE hot chocolate! Don’t we all enjoy the cozy, rich and creamy taste of a good cup of hot chocolate during our frigid Canadian winters? 😉 But when it’s blistering hot outside, all you need is 10 minutes and you get this incredibly easy and perfectly icy cold drink! 

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 5 ounces good quality milk chocolate, chopped
• 3 teaspoons hot chocolate powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 cups ice cubes
• Whipped Cream
• Chocolate syrup
• Chocolate shavings, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the cups you’ll be using for your frozen hot chocolate in the freezer to chill. This is completely optional but it keeps the drink icy cold for longer. 
2. Melt the chocolate over medium heat in a small saucepan or in 30 second intervals, in the microwave, stirring between each time . Mix in the hot chocolate powder and sugar, stirring until well blended.
3. Slowly add in the milk, stirring until smooth.
4. In a blender, add the ice, remaining milk, and the chocolate mixture. Blend on high speed until smooth.
5. Take your cups out of the freezer and pour the frozen hot chocolate into each cup.
6. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings. 
7. Serve immediately.