Name: Frozen Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces high quality semi-sweet chocolate* ((113g)); 2 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar ((32g)); 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder ((7.5g)); pinch salt; 1 1/2 cups milk* ((360g)); 1 - 2 cups Ice cubes ((130-260g)); Whipped Cream (for topping, optional)

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Lauren Allen

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Published on June 24, 2025

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This Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe is my summer addiction! We blend real melted chocolate into this cool icy drink and finish it with a swirl of whipped cream, all ready in 15 minutes.

A serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe in a glass topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

We make Frozen Hot Chocolate on repeat all summer long.

That's not an exaggeration, and our frozen hot chocolate is every bit as delicious as the original (from Serendipity in NYC) but super easy and inexpensive to make from home. We use real melted chocolate for the best rich chocolate flavor (be sure to buy high quality chocolate since it's the star of the show). You can use any type of milk for iced hot cocoa (or non-dairy milk), but the higher fat milk with make a creamier drink. I love that I always have the ingredients to make this!

Try all of my frozen treats like Oreo Milkshake, Frozen Yogurt, and homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches!

How to make Frozen Hot Chocolate:

Make Chocolate Mixture: Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave on half power, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Slowly whisk in ½ cup milk, whisking constantly until smooth.

Blend: Pour chocolate mixture into a blender with remaining 1 cup milk and 1 cup ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Add additional ice if you want it thicker. Pour into glasses and serve immediately, topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

Four images showing how to make frozen hot chocolate by melting chocolate and adding other ingredients then blending the mixture with ice and serving in glasses with whipped cream on top.

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Recipe

4.99 from 98 votes

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Frozen Hot Chocolate is our summer addiction, made with real melted chocolate and the best creamy and rich chocolate flavor. Best part is it only takes 15 minutes to make.

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Author Lauren Allen

Course Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4 cups

Calories 251

Cost 4

Prep 15

Total 15

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Ingredients

▢ 4 ounces high quality semi-sweet chocolate* (113g)
▢ 2 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (32g)
▢ 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (7.5g)
▢ pinch salt
▢ 1 1/2 cups milk* (360g)
▢ 1 – 2 cups Ice cubes (130-260g)
▢ Whipped Cream for topping, optional

Instructions

Melt chocolate: Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in themicrowave on half power, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted.
4 ounces high quality semi-sweet chocolate*
Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Slowly stir in ½ cup milk, stirring until smooth.
2 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, pinch salt
Blend: Add mixture to blender with remaining 1 cup milk and 1 cup of ice. Blend well until smooth. Add more ice if you want it thicker.
Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream.

Notes

Chocolate: the higher the cocoa content the richer the flavor will be. I use Guittard, Bakers or Ghirardelli baking chocolate bars.

Milk: higher fat milk will make a creamier dessert. Dairy free milk can be substituted.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 162IUCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg

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I originally shared this recipe July 2018. Updated July 2021 and June 2025 to make a more from-scratch version without hot cocoa mix.

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Allison Hutira

4 years ago

This is one of my favorite recipes because it’s quick, easy, and the frozen hot chocolate is delicious. Thanks for sharing it!

Chrissy

5 years ago

I used dark chocolate chips, 1 tbsp of sugar (instead of 2), and vanilla almond milk! Delicious and dairy-free!

Kit

One word… YUM!! My daughter LOVED it!

Moira Kurtz

Delicious! Perfect for what I was craving!

Megan

It tastes just like at sheetz!

Susan

Reply to Megan

Thanks Megan! This was really helpful for me in making my frozen hot chocolate!❄️🍫My kids really liked this after their soccer game in my mom van!⚽️🚐

I love this recipe! It’s quick, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. I’ve made it twice in three days and can’t get enough. Thank you so much for sharing it!

Matthew Klee

6 years ago

I just made this on a lazy morning and it was delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us!

Author

Reply to Matthew Klee

I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!

Diana

With this recent heatwave, I’ll try anything frozen or chilled. I made this for my kids and they absolutely loved it! It was the perfect summer treat for a hot summer day. We’ll be making again.

Reply to Diana

Thanks Diana! I’m so happy it hit the spot on a hot day 🙂

Sophie

This is a terrible recipe! I followed the recipe EXACTLY and it turned out to taste EXACTLY like pure chocolate syrup. Also the consistency was very watery and chunky please do not make this recipe! I almost puked!
Thank you

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Nicole Lyman

This was SO GOOD! I have tried frozen hot chocolate before that was just milk, hot chocolate powder and ice. The melted chocolate you call for in this recipe really made the difference. Thank you!