Chocolate Mint Cooler
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly indulgent, the Chocolate Mint Cooler is your go-to recipe for a refreshing dessert drink that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the invigorating flavor of fresh mint. Perfectly blended with milk, ice, and a hint of mint extract, this delightful beverage is topped with a swirl of whipped cream and optional crushed peppermint candy for added texture and flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and easy way to elevate your summer sipping or satisfy your sweet tooth year-round. Whether you're looking for a decadent treat to beat the heat or an elegant addition to a dinner party, this frothy, chocolate-mint masterpiece is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons mint extract
- 1.5 cups ice cubes
- 0.5 cups whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 teaspoons crushed peppermint candy (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam (but do not let it boil).
Add the dark chocolate chips to the heated milk and whisk gently until the chocolate melts completely and forms a smooth mixture.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the fresh mint leaves. Let the mixture steep for 5 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.
Strain the mixture into a bowl or large measuring cup to remove the mint leaves.
Allow the chocolate-mint milk mixture to cool to room temperature. If you're in a hurry, place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
Once cooled, pour the chocolate-mint milk mixture into a blender. Add the ice cubes, mint extract, and chocolate syrup, then blend until smooth and frothy.
Pour the blended Chocolate Mint Cooler into two glasses.
Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy, if desired.
Serve immediately with a straw or spoon for a creamy, indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 226 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 801 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 2147 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
