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Frozen Hot Chocolate – in an ice cream maker

Published: July 16, 2019 | Updated: December 15, 2019 | By Ashlee

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A delicious recipe for Frozen Hot Chocolate, just like you get at Serendipity in NYC, made in an ice cream machine to create the perfect slushy consistency.

A delicious recipe for frozen hot chocolate, just like you get at serendipity in NYC, made in an ice cream machine to create the perfect slushy consistency

How I created this Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe


When I turned 30 I went to NYC to celebrate with one of my girlfriends! We had a BLAST  and ate a ton of food.

While we were there we went to Serendipity to try the Frozen Hot Chocolate and it was AMAZING! It was served in a giant bowl just like this one, overflowing onto a plate and was not only impressive to look at but delicious.

It was fantastic and I KNEW I could make my own version.  SO I went home and played around different variations tweaking my homemade Hot Chocolate.

I tried using ice cream, using ice in a blender and using the ice cream maker.  I found that the Ice cream maker created the BEST texture, great crystallization, for slushy perfection.

I love to create a mint version of this, and even an amaretto version (one of my favorite flavors with chocolate). I think I’m going to try a peanut butter and a coconut version as well.

Just switch some of the extract for anything else you want to try. Then I top it with loads of fresh whipped cream and some shaved chocolate to make it pretty!

Serve it overflowing onto a plate to be JUST like Serendipity; but it IS a lot, so for my kiddo’s I use smaller containers. Serve it fresh, it won’t freeze quite right.

Just show me how to make Frozen Hot Chocolate already!

If you’d rather skip my tips and tricks for frozen hot chocolate, along with links to other chocolate recipes and get straight to this delicious ice cream – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.

to get the perfect slushy consistency for this copycat frozen hot chocolate I use my ice cream maker and it is perfect

Tips to Make the Perfect Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

-This recipe starts with the base of my Perfect Hot Chocolate – that’s where the flavor is coming from. If you have a favorite hot chocolate recipe you can use that instead.

-I am all about milk in hot chocolate – I don’t ever use water, it’s just not the same, so for my hot chocolate and frozen hot chocolate I always use milk – to add a little thickness to this I substitute some milk for cream and use less that in my normal hot chocolate recipe so the flavor is a little more concentrated.

-you can use JUST milk if you prefer – if you use mostly cream be wary – it will turn into hot chocolate ICE CREAM vs a slushy dessert

-All the recipes I found online for frozen hot chocolate used a blender and ice, but I don’t like to water down my hot chocolate so I prefer to use my ice cream maker

-BUT if you don’t have an ice cream maker you CAN use a blender. Cut the milk and cream in half so you have a more concentrated mixture and add it to the blender with 2-3 cups of ice and blend until slushy

To make this Frozen Hot Chocolate you’ll need

  • Ice cream maker
  • Ice cream container

Frozen Hot Chocolate

If you love this frozen hot chocolate ice cream as much as I do, I’d love a 5 star review. Be sure to share on social media and tag me if you make it @ashleemariecakes! If you want to stay updated on new recipes sign up for my newsletter and join my Facebook Group!

if you love frozen hot chocolate from serendipity in new york city you will love this homemade version

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frozen hot chocolate

Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe

this frozen hot chocolate recipe is a copycat from serendipity nyc. It’s super SUPER easy to make and based off my super popular homemade hot chocolate recipe so it’s also delicious. Perfect for a warm supper day
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
ice cream machine time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 half cup servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 C water
  • 2 C Whole milk
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla or 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 peppermint or other extract
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Instructions

To make in the ice cream maker

  • Mix the dry ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the water, whisk and cook over medium high heat until it boils.
  • Let it boil for 1 min then add the milk, cream and vanilla and stir well.
  • Pour into a glass container and refrigerate until cool
  • Stir it well again and pour it into the ice cream maker and turn it on.
  • Leave it until it’s the right consistency (about 30 mins I’ve found)
  • Top with whipped cream and serve!

To make in a blender

  • Follow instructions 1-4 above, BUT cut the milk and cream in half – so it will be a more concentrated hot chocolate mixture
  • Pour into a blender along with 3 cups of ice and blend until slushy
  • Top with whipped cream and serve again!

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Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. aimee @ like mother like daughter

    December 3, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Mmm I haven’t ever tried frozen hot chocolate, but I have wanted to and I love that I can make it in an ice cream maker!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      December 9, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      I’ve seen people make it in a blender with ice, but I really love it this way, no watering down hot chocolate for me! Whole milk, chocolate turned into frozen crystallized goodness!!! Mmmm I want more now!

  2. Jessica @ Pretty Providence

    December 3, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Oh my gosh I am seriously drooling over here! Pinning this for sure!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      December 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks! It seriously is amazing! I like it with mint too (but I like almost everything with mint!)

  3. Kami

    December 3, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    I’ve heard of frozen hot chocolate, but I’ve never had it! I can’t wait to try it out. Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      December 9, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      It’s SOOOO good!!! We should have another get together and vote on a favorite treat from each blogger! wouldn’t that be fun?

  4. AnnMarie

    January 1, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    How many servings does this make. We are having a Frozen Night Time Play Date in a few weeks and all the “Elsas” will flip for this. Just want to make sure I have enough for all of them. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      um it expands a bit as it goes though the machine, but just over 4 cups. that’s simply as much as the ice cream maker will hold, if you have a larger maker you can make it bigger!

  5. Niki

    April 9, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Wowza! This looks fabulous!!! Happily stumbling and pinning this one!!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      April 15, 2014 at 3:09 am

      Thanks! It’s one of my all time favorites, but I love love LOVE the flavor of hot chocolate so it’s a great way to enjoy it year round!

  6. Atta Girl Amy

    April 11, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Can’t wait to try this. And as luck would have it, my ice cream freezer insert is frozen and ready to go. I’m thinking afternoon snack!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      April 15, 2014 at 3:13 am

      YAY! I bought a second insert cause I use it so much and I always have one frozen! I can’t wait to hear what you think!

  7. porno

    July 1, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Come on !

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      July 15, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      right? pretty good!

  8. Nansy

    February 29, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been dreaming about frozen hot chocolate since last August when I had it visiting Miami. I live in Minnesota and find myself craving it during the bitterest chills of the winter ironically 🙂

    Thank you for letting me relive this delicious drink all over again!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      March 1, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      you are SO welcome! A favorite of mine for SURE!

  9. David

    January 5, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    Love this!!!! Was looking for a recipe for hot cocoa ice cream & this was perfect!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 2, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      so glad you liked it!

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