SK week 23 | Frozen Hot Chocolate

It's finally summer here, and the toasty temps make me want all the frozen drinks. So when Smitten Kitchen posted this last week, I knew it had to happen soon. :)

(Here's the Smitten Kitchen post)

You'll need:
3 ounces semi- or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 cold milk, preferably whole
3 cups ice
1/2 cup heavy cream
chocolate shavings for garnish

Melt the chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. (I microwaved it and it worked fine--just 30 seconds at a time at 50% power until it was melted).

Whisk in the cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of the cold milk.

Then whisk in the remaining cup of milk. (At this point, set aside and make your whipped cream--whip the heavy cream and remaining sugar).

Pour chocolate mixture over ice in a blender.

Blend well.

Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (which were unnecessary, but cute) ;) And enjoy! Slowly, so you don't get brain freeze.

Final verdict: This was pretty good. It was a little icy for my taste--I think I was expecting more of a milkshake vibe, which is definitely isn't. But it was good! And perfect for a hot day. :)