Dessert

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

ByElla Hart December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Introduction

Frozen hot chocolate is a rich, creamy treat that combines the warmth of classic hot cocoa with the refreshing chill of a frozen dessert. Perfect for hot days or when you want a fun twist on a winter favorite, this drink is smooth, indulgent, and easy to make at home.

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 the mixture is 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

For a smoother texture, use whole milk or coconut milk to add extra creaminess.
If your blender has trouble with the ice, pulse in short bursts and stir between pulses to ensure an even blend.
Freeze the milk into ice cubes 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 frozen hot chocolate?

Yes, non-dairy milks like almond, soy, or coconut milk work well and can add interesting flavors and creaminess to the drink.

How can I make the frozen hot chocolate less icy?

Using whole milk or freezing milk into ice cubes before blending helps keep the texture smooth and creamy rather than icy.

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

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

Description

Frozen Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy blended treat that combines icy cold texture with the deep flavors of hot cocoa. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this refreshing beverage blends hot cocoa mix, milk, and ice into a frosty dessert drink topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an indulgent finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Frozen Hot Chocolate Ingredients

3½ cups ice
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
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 for a refreshing serving experience.
Blend Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, combine ice, milk, hot cocoa mix, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all the ice is crushed thoroughly.
Serve: Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer and pour the blended frozen hot chocolate into them immediately to maintain the frosty texture.
Add Toppings: Generously top the drink with whipped cream and drizzle additional chocolate syrup on top if desired for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Enjoy: Serve with a straw and a spoon so you can sip and scoop this decadent frozen treat right away.

Notes

For a smoother texture, use whole milk or coconut milk to add extra creaminess to the drink.
If your blender struggles to crush ice, pulse in short bursts and stir between blending to ensure a consistent smoothness.
Freezing the milk into ice cubes before blending can help prevent the drink from becoming watery.
Any leftover Frozen Hot Chocolate can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 hours; re-blend with a splash of milk if it becomes too firm before serving again.

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

Keywords: Frozen Hot Chocolate, chocolate drink, icy chocolate, blended dessert, cold chocolate beverage, hot cocoa mix recipe

Ella Hart

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