Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Serendipity�s Chocolate Blend
1 1/2 teaspoons sweetened Van Houton cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons sweetened Droste cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 Godiva flowers (dark and light chocolate to taste)
1/2 ounce each of the following world-class chocolates:
Callebaut, Valrhona, Lindt, Cadbury, Anton Berg, Freia, Marabo, Ghirardelli, Cacao Barry

 If you don't have this blend... use the recipe below


   3 ounces best-quality chocolate

·  2 teaspoons store-bought hot chocolate mix

·  1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

·  1 1/2 cups milk

·  3 cups ice

·  Whipped cream

·  Chocolate shavings

·  Whipped Cream

·  1 cup heavy cream, very cold

·  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·  1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Frozen Hot Chocolate
Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.
Remove from heat, slowly add half a cup of the milk, and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In a blender, place the remaining cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy!!

To make this even more simple you can buy a Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate gift box on line. It comes in a whimsical box that includes two pouches (four servings) of the chocolate-cocoa blend mix, one signature goblet, a souvenir spoon and colorful straws. Just add milk, the chocolate mix, lots of ice and blend. It makes a perfect gift for any chocolate lover or splurge and buy one for yourself. You're worth it.


Whipped Cream
Combine the cream and vanilla and mix well. With an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, start whipping the cream on medium speed. Add the corn syrup slowly while beating. Whip until the cream holds soft peaks.
Slather, drop and dollop onto whatever your heart desires. Makes 2 to 2 1/2 cups, enough for 1 to 8 persons, depending on if you feel like sharing.