Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe You Can Blend at Home

Learn a quick and simple way to make a frozen hot chocolate drink.

It’s funny where we pick up new things, isn’t it?

I first heard about this new-to-me drink in the Hallmark movie “Christmas on Cranberry Lane”.

Since my husband and I have been doing “research” for Hallmark movie party games, it was a natural fit!

One of the characters exclaimed, “Frozen hot chocolate is my favorite!”

I looked at my husband and asked, “What in the world is frozen hot chocolate?”

Neither of us had a clue, so I looked it up and tried making some myself.

Easy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

What is frozen hot chocolate?

Unlike a chocolate milkshake, frozen hot chocolate is a slushy drink made with ice. It’s like regular hot chocolate, just in a frozen form.

What ingredients do you need for this frozen hot chocolate drink?

• 1/2 cup chocolate milk
• 1/4 cup hot chocolate mix
• 1 ice cube tray of ice (about 3 cups)
• whipping cream
• sprinkles for the top

Step 1: Freeze the mug it will be served in.

This step is optional, but a frosty drink tastes extra good in a frosty mug!

Step 2: Blend chocolate milk, hot chocolate mix, and ice cubes in a blender.

My Ninja blender chopped up the ice nicely. If your blender isn’t very powerful, crushed ice may work better.

Keep blending until the drink reaches the slushy texture you like. Mine still had a few larger ice chunks, but blend longer if you want it smoother.

Step 3: Top the frozen hot chocolate with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles.

Canned whipped cream makes this step super easy. Then add whatever sprinkles or toppings you like.

Here are some topping ideas:

• chocolate shavings
• chocolate chips
• crushed peppermint candy
• chocolate sauce
• marshmallows
• chocolate sprinkles

Other tips for frozen hot chocolate:

• Some articles say the brand of hot chocolate mix makes a big difference in flavor. I used the only kind we had in the house (a no-name brand) and it was delicious! If you’re a hot chocolate connoisseur, use your favorite brand.
• For a pretty presentation, drizzle chocolate sauce inside the mug before freezing it.
• This frozen hot chocolate is best served fresh. It doesn’t hold up well if you make it ahead and freeze it.

Other Iced Drinks:

• This iced Nescafe frappe recipe is perfect for a hot day.

More recipe ideas inspired by Hallmark movies:

• Hot chocolate is a big theme in Hallmark Christmas movies. These hot chocolate bombs are very trendy right now! You can make your own and even give them as gifts.
• Is there a Hallmark movie without cookies? Here’s our favorite rolled sugar cookie recipe.
• When the family sits down to the big turkey dinner, what will be for dessert? This old-fashioned steamed pudding recipe would be perfect!

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