June 24, 2004
Serendipity's "Frrrozen Hot Chocolate"
Ingredients:
6 half-ounce pieces of a variety of your favorite chocolates
2 tsp. store-bought hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups ice
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Directions:
1) Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted.
2) Add the cocoa and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended.
3) Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
4) In a blender, place the remaining cup of milk, the room- temperature chocolate mixture and the ice.
5) Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri.
6) Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy with a spoon or a straw - or both.
From Sweet Serendipity: Delightful Desserts and Devilish Dish, via The New York Post
