Frozen Hot Chocolate is a refreshing icy cold version of hot chocolate! It’s made with real melted chocolate, hot cocoa powder, milk, and ice blended and topped with whipped cream.
Want more frozen treats? Try my Chocolate Milkshake or Mochi Ice Cream!
Once the summer heat hits this amazing Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe is a regular favorite at our house and tastes just as good as the one at Serendipity in NYC! It’s made with Real melted chocolate to give it a boost of richness and flavor. Best of all, it’s easy to make with just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time.
Ingredients Needed:
- Chocolate: use good quality chocolate (milk chocolate or semi-sweet) that melts easily.
- Hot Chocolate Mix: or make your own, from scratch.
- Granulated Sugar: use more or less, to taste, depending on how sweet you’d like it.
- Milk: the higher fat, the creamier the drink will be.
- Ice
- Optional Toppings: Whipped Cream and shaved chocolate
How to make Frozen Hot Chocolate:
- Chop and Melt chocolate in microwave on half power, in 20 second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in hot chocolate mix and sugar. Add 1/2 cup milk and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Blend with some more milk, a few cups of ice, and the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh whipped cream.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
This treat is best made fresh, but any leftovers could be frozen, and then re-blended when ready to eat.
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Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces high quality semi-sweet chocolate , or milk chocolate
- 1 Tablespoon store-bought hot chocolate powder*
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3-4 cups Ice cubes
- Whipped Cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave on half power, stirring every 20 seconds.
- Once melted, add hot chocolate powder and sugar, stirring until well blended. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup milk, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, add the remaining 1 cup milk, chocolate mixture and ice. Blend well until smooth. Taste and add more ice if you want it thicker, and another spoonful of hot chocolate mix if you’d like it sweeter.
- Serve immediately, topped with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls, if desired.
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Have you tried this recipe?!
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Process photos by Nikole of The Travel Palate.
I originally shared this recipe July 2018. Updated July 2021.
Liza says
Just made this with my kids and a few of their friends and it was hit with everyone! I used semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Nicole Lyman says
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!
Diana says
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.
Lauren Allen says
Thanks Diana! I’m so happy it hit the spot on a hot day 🙂
Sophie says
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
Matthew Klee says
I just made this on a lazy morning and it was delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us!
Lauren Allen says
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!
Allison Hutira says
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!
Megan says
It tastes just like at sheetz!
Susan says
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!⚽️🚐
Moira Kurtz says
Delicious! Perfect for what I was craving!
Kit says
One word… YUM!! My daughter LOVED it!
Chrissy says
I used dark chocolate chips, 1 tbsp of sugar (instead of 2), and vanilla almond milk! Delicious and dairy-free!
Allison Hutira says
This is one of my favorite recipes because it’s quick, easy, and the frozen hot chocolate is delicious. Thanks for sharing it!