Frozen Hot Chocolate with Evaporated Milk

The rich chocolaty deliciousness of hot chocolate, refreshingly frozen. My son and his friends cheer when I make this decadent treat! Top each serving with whipped cream. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips or chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve with a straw or spoon.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 579 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.