We have had some amazing weather this summer and I have been enjoying every minute of it! The only down side is that our house does not have air conditioning and pretty much turns into a sauna as soon as the warm weather hits. During the heat waves, it is not uncommon for our bedrooms to get up to 95 degrees and our main floor is not much better {thank goodness we have a basement that stays nice and cool!} One of our favorite ways to cool down is with a nice cold drink and this frozen hot chocolate recipe is one of the most requested!
I can be kind of a chocolate snob but, honestly, using high quality chocolate {and to a certain extent hot chocolate powder}, can make a BIG difference in the taste. You might as well splurge! 🙂
- 3 ounces {85 grams} high quality chocolate
- 2 tsp hot chocolate powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ cup vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- 3 cups ice cubes
- whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chocolate sauce to top {optional}
- Melt chocolate in the microwave on LOW {or defrost}. It is very important that you do not overcook the chocolate - start with 1 minute, stir, and then continue in 30 second intervals, stirring well in between.
- Mix in the hot chocolate and sugar. Stir until well blended.
- Add ½ cup milk and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, combine ice, milk, ice cream, and chocolate mixture {NOTE: If you do not have a powerful blender, you will likely need to dislodge the ice cubes frequently until they start to become crushed}. Blend until smooth.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings or chocolate sauce.
So what about you? How do you stay cool in the summer heat? I hope you are all having a wonderful summer!
If you are looking for more cool drink ideas, check out these posts…
Sparkling Strawberry Slush
DIY Slurpees
Cherry Lemonade Raspberry Slushie
wow…this Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe sounds AMAZING!!! I will definitely have to try it!
Thanks so much for linking up to #ShareTheWealthSunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Thanks! And thank-you for hosting! 😉
This sounds and looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for linking up to #small victories Sunday link-up!
I need this in my life!!
Thank you for sharing with us at Mommy Monday Blog Hop!
XOXO
Thanks for hosting!
Yum! I love hot chocolate so this has to be delicious. Even better is that I have all the ingredients on hand. Can’t wait to try this!
Hope you like it!
Looks so chocolatey! Just how I like it! 🙂 Yummy!
That looks delicious! I would love to have one right now!
I’ll have to get the mallet out and work out some frustrations on my ice. Thanks for posting. Hello from Totally Terrific Tuesday.
Hi Jenn this frozen hot chocolate looks delish!! I wanted to leave you a comment on both yummy recipes. Thank you so much for linking up to our Something to Talk About Link Party this week. I’m featuring it today on a National Chocolate Chip Cookie Round Up and promoting it on Fb, Twitter and Instagram too. If you want to check it out that would be great and thanks again for sharing this Chocolate goodness. I hope you join our party again on Monday. Lisa at Concord Cottage
I do love frozen hot chocolate but have never made it myself. This looks yum! Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Hope to see you again tomorrow.
I am obsessed with hot chocolate, but this is much better for my AZ heat! Thanks for linking up to The handmade Hangout!
This looks absolutely yummy. I can’t to wait to try this recipe out. Thanks for linking up at #HomeMattersParty this week. Hope you will link up again next week.
Hot chocolate for the summer! It sounds so yummy! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Thanks Tammy! Have a great week!
looks sooooo yummy!
Wow, this look delicious! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate you hosting and have a great week!
This looks and sounds heavenly! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!! Featuring you this week 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate you hosting! 🙂
Jenn! This frozen hot chocolate looks sooo good!!! Not sure who would love it more at my house 😍 And maybe you set up a stand selling these and start to save for AC!? 😄
lol! Great idea!!