Frozen Hot Chocolate

This is 'supposed' to be the time of year for ice-cream and cold drinks, well with the weather here we are more likely to turn on the fire and drink cups of hot tea. But nevertheless for you readers from hotter climates or where your weather is actually consistent with the seasons heres a little variation on a hot chocolate suitable for the summer weather. A Frozen Hot Chocolate...

What you will need:

• 6 cubes of your favoerite chocolate
• 2 teaspoons of hot chocolate mix
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 ice cubes
• whipped cream
• chocolate shavings

What You Do:

• Chop chocolate int smaller pieces and put in a double boiler over simmering water
• Stir until melted
• Add hot chocolate mix and sugar 
• Stir until melted
• Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until smooth
• Cool to room temperature
• In a blender place remaining milk, room temperature chocolate mixture and ice
• Blend on high speed until smooth 
• Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
• Enjoy on a hot summers day

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed this little recipe,

Rachel Ward