When a sipping on plain hot chocolate just won’t do, maybe a frozen concoction will give you the vareity you need. Oprah fans and chocoholics have raised their chocolate goblets to this New York specialty, a rich chocolaty mix that is similar to a frozen daiquiri. The drink has become a popular summertime treat for New Yorkers who frequent the Serendipity 3 restaurant, but the rest of the world can enjoy the same gourmet delight at home with the recently disclosed recipe. If you’re looking for a fresh summertime treat, or just a new dessert, here’s the classic recipe with some more variations to enjoy something truly unique:
The Serendipity 3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
(courtesy of Serendipity 3 restaurant)
INGREDIENTS
6 half-ounce pieces of your favorite chocolate variety
2 tsps. hot chocolate mix (Dagoba organics works perfectly)
1.5 tbsp. sugar
1.5 cups milk
3 cups of ice
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar. Stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and slowly add ½ cup of milk until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
In a blender, place the remaining cup of milk, the room-temperature chocolate mixture and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Variations for the Serendipity 3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate:
As you mix up the ingredients in a blender, consider these add-ons for an ‘upgrade’ on the classic! Make it. . . .
German with ½ cup of coconut milk instead of regular, sprinkle with fresh coconut shavings, and add a tablespoon of dark chocolate syrup
Black Forest with a splash of cherry grenadine, fresh cherries for garnish, and some strawberry syrup drizzled on top
Cookies and Cream with crumbled Oreos mixed in and a fresh Oreo cookie (or two) for a garnish
Grasshopper Style with a splash of mint-flavored liquer, Andes mint pieces for the chocolate, and a sprig of fresh mint on top
Mexican with a teaspoon of cinnamon, vanilla, pinch of clove, and teaspoon of almond liquer for extra flavor. Spice it up with chili powder if you can handle it!
Truffle Delight with both milk and dark chocolate pieces, 2 tbsp of dark chocolate syrup added, and a gourmet truffle as a garnish
Raspberry Cheesecake with a splash of raspberry liqueur, 2 tbsp. of cream cheese added, and 2 tbsp. of raspberry jam. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Enjoy your Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate with a unique twist. Sample away with these tasty variations of the classic!
