Iced Hot Chocolate
Cool down on a warm day with the ultimate treat—homemade Iced Hot Chocolate! This decadent drink combines the richness of dark chocolate, the smoothness of whole milk, and a touch of vanilla for a perfectly creamy and frothy delight. Crafted with simple ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar, this recipe creates a luscious chocolate base that's blended with ice for the perfect chilled beverage. Ready in just 10 minutes, this refreshing twist on classic hot chocolate is both quick and indulgent. For the finishing touch, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra layer of luxury. Perfect as a dessert or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this Iced Hot Chocolate is a chocolate lover's dream come true!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
- optional (for garnish) whipped cream
- optional (for garnish) chocolate shavings
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
Whisk continuously until the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved, and the mixture is hot but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the finely chopped dark chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, or transfer it to a heat-safe container and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to cool it faster.
Once cooled, add the chocolate mixture and ice cubes to a blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
Pour the Iced Hot Chocolate into two glasses.
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 221 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 749 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2067 mg | 44% | |
*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.
