Frozen Hot Chocolate (3 Ways)

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Have you ever tried frozen hot chocolate? It’s like your cozy winter hot chocolate, but turned into this amazing, icy frappuccino-style drink! You can go for dark chocolate, caramel milk chocolate, or even matcha white chocolate – whatever you’re craving. It’s ready in just 5 minutes, and when you top it with whipped cream, it’s the ultimate summer treat!

What is a frozen hot chocolate?

Frozen and hot? Sounds like a paradox, right? But that’s exactly what this recipe is all about! It starts with hot milk combined with chocolate, which is then cooled down and blended with crushed ice. The result is a deliciously smooth hot chocolate frappé.

This drink always gives me coffee shop vibes, except I get to enjoy it right at home.

To make it extra special, I whipped up some homemade whipped cream to top it off and added a few extra toppings for an extra dose of yumminess 😋

This frozen hot chocolate is so refreshing in the summer, but honestly, it’s perfect to sip on any time of the year. Personally, I enjoy it year-round! I’ve made three different versions, each featuring a different type of chocolate: dark, milk, and white.

Living in Belgium, I’m lucky to have easy access to high-quality chocolate just around the corner – it really makes all the difference!

How to make frozen hot chocolate?

dark chocolate

1. Shred the chocolate unless using chocolate chips.

2. Heat milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan, stirring to combine. Once bubbles appear, remove from heat and pour over the shredded chocolate.
3. Mix well until smooth.

4. Add the hot chocolate mixture and crushed ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and desired toppings.

caramel milk chocolate

1. Shred the chocolate unless using chocolate chips.
2. Heat milk in a saucepan. Once bubbles appear, remove from heat and pour over the shredded chocolate.
3. Mix well until smooth.
4. Stir in the caramel sauce.
5. Add the caramel hot chocolate mixture and crushed ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.

6. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and desired toppings.

matcha white chocolate

1. Shred the chocolate unless using chocolate chips.
2. Heat milk and matcha powder in a saucepan, stirring to combine. Once bubbles appear, remove from heat and pour over the shredded chocolate.

3. Mix well until smooth.
4. Stir in the condensed milk.

5. Add the matcha hot chocolate mixture and crushed ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
6. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and desired toppings.

Want to make homemade whipped cream?

Sure, you could skip the whipped cream, but trust me, adding it takes this frozen hot chocolate to a whole new level. While store-bought whipped cream works fine, if you’ve got some thick cream in your fridge, you can easily make it yourself!

All you need is a hand mixer to whip the cream. Whip it to about 3/4 for a smooth, silky texture, or whip it fully for a light, airy consistency, just like the kind you’d get from the store.

Variations

1. Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: Classic dark or milk chocolate.
• Add-in: 1-2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter blended with the hot chocolate and ice.
• Toppings: Whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and crushed peanuts for crunch.

2. Mint Chocolate Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: Dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
• Add-in: A drop or two of peppermint extract blended in.
• Toppings: Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a sprig of fresh mint.

3. Cookies & Cream Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: White chocolate or milk chocolate.
• Add-in: Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies blended with the hot chocolate and ice.
• Toppings: Whipped cream and more cookie crumbles.

4. Salted Caramel Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: Caramel milk chocolate.
• Add-In: A pinch of sea salt blended in.
• Topiings: Whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a light sprinkle of sea salt flakes.

5. Nutella Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: Milk chocolate.
• Add-in: A generous tablespoon of Nutella blended into the hot chocolate.
• Toppings: Whipped cream, a drizzle of Nutella, and chopped hazelnuts.

6. Banana-Choco Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: Dark or milk chocolate.
• Add-in: Half a ripe banana blended with the hot chocolate and ice.
• Toppings: Whipped cream, banana slices, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

7. Mocha Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: Dark chocolate.
• Add-in: A shot of espresso or strong coffee blended in.
• Toppings: Whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder or instant coffee granules.

8. Raspberry White Chocolate Frozen Hot Chocolate

• Base: White chocolate.
• Add-in: A handful of fresh or frozen raspberries blended into the hot chocolate.
• Toppings: Whipped cream, a few whole raspberries, and a drizzle of raspberry syrup.

These variations can be customized with your favorite toppings and flavor combinations! Let me know which one you’d like to try first! 😊

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