Frozen hot chocolate is a dish mentioned that leaves foodies confused. A dish which has frozen and hot ingredients, how would that turn out? Well, if you have tried it, you know it’s a delicious chocolate beverage that you must enjoy irrespective of the weather.
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One of the coolest things about the drink is its invention. Much like many dishes, it was an experiment but one that turned out to be successful. This World Chocolate Day, explore the origins of this drink if you love indulging in it and learn a few tricks to ace its recipe at home.
Origins Of Frozen Hot Chocolate
Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Serendipity 3 has been known for its sumptuous dessert menu since its launch in New York in 1954. The drink combines the calming effect of hot chocolate and the coolness of frozen dessert. The restaurant claims that the walls of its kitchen hold witness to the moment when this delightful drink was first crafted.
Serendipity 3 made this chocolate dessert in the 1950s, and it soon became one of their signature recipes. They made it by blending high-quality milk, cocoa powder, ice, and other ingredients. They served it with chocolate shavings and whipped cream, making it even more irresistible for people with a sweet tooth and a weakness for chocolate.
Reportedly, ancient Aztecs and Mayans relished chocolate drinks comprising water, cocoa powder, and spices. The modern version is frozen hot chocolate has a rich creamy texture and boasts a symphony of flavours.
How Did Frozen Hot Chocolate Become Famous?
Soon the chocolate beverage gained popularity among celebrities. From Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, its intoxicating scent and lip-smacking taste made everyone one its ardent fan.
Cut to a few years down the line and every restaurant was trying to ace the recipe for Frozen Hot Chocolate and sell it to their customers. The commercial success of the beverage in the USA made businesses around the world come up with tweaks to the recipe. The delicious chocolate drink has been adapted across countries.
Tips To Make Frozen Hot Chocolate At Home
If you too are a fan of frozen hot chocolate, here are a few tips to help you make it at home.
- Use a double broiler to melt the chocolate and achieve a glossy finish and rich texture. You should be careful not to overheat it.
- To prepare the mixture, combine sugar and cocoa powder first. Add milk gradually to it so that you don't end up making a slurry of it.
- In a blend, grind ice, chocolate mixture, and a cup of milk so that the drink turns out to be smooth and frothy.
- To adjust the consistency, you can add more milk and ice to it and blend again at high speed.
- Before serving, top frozen hot chocolate with chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
- You can also use dairy-free options to make this delicious beverage, like coconut milk, almond milk, or other plant-based alternatives.