Frozen hot chocolate is hot chocolate turned into a frosty, blended treat, made here with Red Rose Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow tea, cream, chocolate syrup and ice. Brew it, chill it, blend it, and top it however you like.
How to make frozen hot chocolate
The short version: steep 1 Red Rose Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow tea bag in 8 oz boiling water for 5 minutes and chill it. Blend with ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup chocolate syrup and 2 cups of ice, then pour and top with whipped cream.
What you need
Step by step
Steep5 min
Steep 124 tea bagss in 8 oz16 oz32 oz boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the bagss.Chill
Chill the tea until it's cold.Blend
Add the tea, cream or milk, chocolate syrup and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.Pour
Pour into martini glasses. For adults, stir in the vodka now if you're using it.Top
Finish with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and mini chocolate chips.
What tea goes in frozen hot chocolate?
Red Rose Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow. Cocoa and marshmallow flavor in an herbal tea, so it tastes like hot chocolate from the first sip, hot or blended.
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What does frozen hot chocolate taste like?
Like hot cocoa with marshmallows, only frosty and blended.
How do you make frozen hot chocolate thicker?
- Chill the tea fully. Warm tea melts the ice and thins the drink.
- Use heavy cream. It's richer and thicker than milk.
- Brew it strong. Use 2 tea bags in the same 8 oz for a bolder chocolate taste.
Frozen hot chocolate FAQs
What is frozen hot chocolate?
Frozen hot chocolate is hot chocolate turned into a cold, blended drink, somewhere between a milkshake and a slushie. This version uses Red Rose Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow herbal tea, chilled and blended with cream or milk, chocolate syrup and ice. Red Rose makes black teas and herbal dessert teas like this one, made for everyday cups.
Where did frozen hot chocolate come from?
Frozen hot chocolate was made famous by Serendipity 3, a dessert restaurant in New York City, where it became a signature treat. Since then, cafes and home cooks have made their own versions. This one starts with a chilled cup of Red Rose Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow tea, so the chocolate flavor runs through the whole drink.
Can I make frozen hot chocolate with milk instead of cream?
Yes. Use 1 cup of milk of choice in place of ½ cup of heavy cream. Whole milk, oat milk and almond milk all work. Heavy cream makes a richer, more decadent drink, while milk keeps it lighter. Either way, chill the tea first so the ice doesn't melt and water down the drink.
Can I make frozen hot chocolate boozy?
Yes, for adults. Add 1 ounce of vodka or another spirit of your choice per batch after pouring the drink into glasses. Leave it out and it's a family-friendly treat, so you can make one batch for the kids and one for the grown-ups. Top both with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
Why use tea in frozen hot chocolate?
Red Rose Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow tea adds cocoa and marshmallow flavor to the base, so the drink tastes like real hot chocolate even after it's blended with ice. It's an herbal tea, lightly sweetened with stevia. The chocolate syrup in this recipe adds sweetness and body on top of that.
How do I stop frozen hot chocolate from getting watery?
Chill the brewed tea completely before blending, so it doesn't melt the ice. Use the full 2 cups of ice per batch, blend just until smooth and serve right away. Heavy cream also helps, because it makes the drink thicker and creamier than milk does, so it holds its frosty texture longer.
Where can I buy Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow tea?
Right here. One bag for the blender, the rest for cozy nights.
Did you make this recipe?
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