Best Chilled Hot Chocolate Recipes

CHILLED HOT CHOCOLATE

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You do not have to wait for the snow to fall to enjoy the rich taste of hot chocolate, thanks to this frosty version. "It's a great summertime treat, but good any time of the year," says Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups warm water
4 envelopes (1 ounce each) instant hot cocoa mix
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a blender, combine water and cocoa mix; cover and process until dissolved. Add ice cream and cream; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into chilled mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

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This is a dark, rich and classic hot cocoa that's perfect for any snowy afternoon. Nondairy milk can be substituted for whole milk here, though you might have to reduce the sugar, since some brands are sweetened. Also bear in mind that the higher the cocoa percentage of the chocolate you use, the less sweet the drink will be. Add the sugar gradually, tasting as you go: Hot cocoa sweetness is a very personal thing.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories easy, quick, non-alcoholic drinks

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
3 cups whole milk
4 1/2 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate or 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Tiny pinch of fine sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or marshmallows, for serving

Steps:

Fill a small pot with 1/3 cup water and bring to a boil. Whisk in cocoa; it may clump, which is O.K.
Reduce heat to medium and whisk in milk, whisking around the sides of the pan to help dissolve all the cocoa.
When milk simmers, whisk in the chocolate, 1 tablespoon sugar and a tiny pinch of salt, and reduce heat to low. Whisk until chocolate is melted and very smooth. Taste and add more sugar if you like. Turn off heat and whisk in vanilla.
Serve topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 120 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams

CHILL OUT FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE

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We serve this in our ice cream parlor and it's very popular. I know there's another frozen hot chocolate recipe here, but this one is different, as it's made with hot cocoa mix.

Provided by Karen..

Categories Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 fluid ounces milk
1/2 cup hot cocoa mix (or 2 packets...we use Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate flavor)
1 1/2-2 cups crushed ice cubes
whipped cream (optional)
additional hot cocoa mix (optional)

Steps:

Pour milk into blender.
Add hot cocoa mix and ice.
Blend first at low speed and then high speed until ice is finely crushed and slushy.
Pour into tall glass and top with whipped cream and a dusting of hot cocoa mix, if desired.
Serve with a straw and enjoy!
P.S. This recipe was originally posted using small ice cubes. At our shop we have a commercial blender that has no problem getting through these. Since most people have regular blenders, I have changed it to crushed ice.