Frozen Hot Chocolate

 

Ingredients

· 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt

· 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti

· 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

· 1/2 cup half-and-half

· 1 1/2 cups whole milk

· 4 tablespoons coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua, or brewed espresso

· 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

· 4 cups ice

· Sweetened Whipped Cream, for serving Grated bittersweet chocolate, for garnish Straws, for serving

 

Steps

1) Break the bittersweet chocolate into pieces and place it in a medium bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until just melted. Off the heat, whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and half-and-half and set aside.

2) Place 3/4 cup of the milk, 2 tablespoons of the coffee liqueur, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla, and half of the chocolate mixture in a blender. Add 2 cups of the ice and blend for several minutes, until the mixture is thick but not icy, like a frozen daiquiri. Pour into two ice cream soda glasses and top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and some grated chocolate. Repeat for the second two glasses. Serve ice cold with straws and long-handled spoons.

 

From: Cooking for Jeffrey

By: Ina Garten