How to Make Frozen Hot Chocolate with Evaporated Milk - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to indulgent summer treats, few things can beat a decadent frozen hot chocolate. The creamy, chocolatey goodness of a traditional hot chocolate becomes even more refreshing when chilled and blended with ice, making it the perfect cool-down dessert for hot summer days. And with the addition of evaporated milk, this frozen hot chocolate becomes even creamier and more luxurious, adding a touch of richness that takes it to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup instant hot chocolate mix
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups ice
  • 1 cup cold milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 5 cups chocolate sauce

  • Place semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, sugar, hot chocolate mix, and butter into the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate chips start to melt, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir evaporated milk slowly into the chocolate mixture until chocolate chips are halfway melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; continue stirring sauce is until smooth and velvety, about 2 minutes more. Mix in vanilla extract. Let sauce cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
  • Place 1 cup chocolate sauce, 4 cups ice, and 1 cup milk in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth; pour into 2 individual glasses. Refrigerate the remaining sauce.
  • Nutrition

    579 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 193mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 313mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 581mg