Dessert

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

ByMarina Montclair December 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Introduction

Frozen Hot Chocolate is a delightful twist on the classic warm drink, perfect for cooling down on a warm day while still enjoying rich chocolate flavors. This creamy, icy treat combines hot cocoa mix with chocolate syrup and vanilla, blended to smooth perfection and topped with whipped cream.

Two glass mugs filled with thick, light brown chocolate milkshake sit on a wooden surface with chunks of dark chocolate and mini marshmallows scattered around. Each mug is layered with a foamy chocolate drink at the bottom, topped with a generous swirl of white whipped cream with chocolate syrup drizzled over it, dripping down the sides of the glass. The whipped cream is also sprinkled with small chocolate shavings. Black and white striped paper straws are placed inside each mug. The background is a dark black, making the drink stand out against the white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3½ cups ice
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
4 packets hot cocoa mix
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream (for topping)
Extra chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzle)

Instructions

Step 1: Chill your glasses by placing them in the freezer while you prepare the drink.
Step 2: In a high-powered blender, combine the ice, milk, hot cocoa mix, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer and pour the frozen hot chocolate mixture into them.
Step 4: Top generously with whipped cream and drizzle with extra chocolate syrup if desired.
Step 5: Serve immediately with a straw and a spoon.

Tips & Variations

Use whole milk or coconut milk for a creamier, smoother texture.
If your blender struggles with the ice, pulse in short bursts and stir between to ensure smooth consistency.
Freeze the milk in ice cube trays before blending to prevent the drink from becoming watery.

Storage

Store any leftover Frozen Hot Chocolate in the freezer for up to 2 hours. If it hardens too much, re-blend with a splash of milk to restore the creamy texture before serving.

How to Serve

A clear glass jar filled almost to the top with a thick, creamy chocolate drink that is light brown in color. The drink has a foamy layer near the rim, topped with a large swirl of white whipped cream. Dark chocolate syrup is drizzled generously over the whipped cream and drips down the inside of the glass in uneven lines. Chocolate shavings are scattered on top of the whipped cream for extra texture. A black and white striped paper straw sticks out from the whipped cream. The jar is set on a wooden surface with pieces of dark chocolate and small white marshmallows around it, with a second similar drink blurred softly in the background and a dark backdrop behind, all on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use non-dairy milk for this recipe?

Yes, non-dairy options like almond, coconut, or oat milk work well and can add extra flavor and creaminess.

How can I make the texture smoother?

Using whole milk or coconut milk helps. Also, freezing the milk into ice cubes before blending can prevent the mixture from becoming watered down.

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Author: Marina
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Frozen Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, and refreshing frozen drink combining the warmth of hot cocoa flavors with the coolness of a blended ice beverage. This easy-to-make treat blends ice, milk, hot cocoa mix, and chocolate syrup into a smooth, indulgent drink topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle—perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings on a hot day.

Ingredients

Scale

Frozen Hot Chocolate Ingredients

3½ cups ice
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, whole milk recommended for creaminess)
4 packets hot cocoa mix
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Toppings

Whipped cream (for topping)
Extra chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzle)

Instructions

Chill Glasses: Place your serving glasses in the freezer to chill while you prepare the frozen hot chocolate mixture. This keeps the drink colder for longer once served.
Blend Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, combine the ice, milk, hot cocoa mix, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, making sure there are no large ice chunks remaining.
Serve: Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer and pour the frozen hot chocolate into them immediately to maintain its frosty texture.
Top and Garnish: Generously top the drink with whipped cream. Drizzle extra chocolate syrup over the whipped cream if desired for an extra chocolatey touch.
Enjoy: Serve immediately with a straw and spoon, allowing you to sip and scoop the delicious frozen hot chocolate.

Notes

For a smoother and creamier texture, use whole milk or coconut milk as the base.
If your blender struggles to blend the ice, pulse in short bursts and stir the mixture between pulses to ensure even blending.
Freeze your milk into ice cubes before blending to avoid a watery consistency in the finished drink.
Leftover Frozen Hot Chocolate can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 hours. If it solidifies too much, re-blend it with a splash of milk to restore the creamy texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Frozen Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Drink, Frozen Beverage, Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Milkshake

Marina Montclair

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