Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate

Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate

Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate

My spin on a New York City classic Wicked dark frozen hot chocolate combines premium cocoa powders with ancho chili powder for a spicy summer dessert. High-quality ingredients like Valrhona and Guittard cocoa create a rich flavor profile. This beverage balances icy sweetness with subtle heat to offer a mature alternative to traditional frozen treats.
The process involves blending granulated sugar, dry milk, and cocoa with whole milk, heavy cream, and ice. Finished drinks are served in large glasses with fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate. This preparation method emphasizes simple techniques and bold flavors for a refreshing homemade chocolate experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 One 30-ounce serving
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 30 oz Serving Glass
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons Valrhona 70% unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons Guitard unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream
  • 3 cups ice
  • ¼ tsp Ancho chili powder

Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Shavings from a semisweeet chocolate bar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sugar; dry milk powder, cocoas, chili pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
    • If you can't locate this brand of cocoa, use 3 tablespoons Ghirardelli cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon Hershey's cocoa powder.
  • Pour the milk and cream into a blender. Add the dry mix and ice.
  • Blend until all the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth. Pour into a large goblet or two 16-ounce glasses. Top the drink with whipped cream and shavings from a semisweet chocolate bar (use a carrot peeler), then add a spoon and a straw and serve.
  • Makes one 30-ounce serving or two 15-ounce drinks.

Nutrition

Serving: 30ouncesCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 162IUCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
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