Frozen hot chocolate
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Craving something chocolaty, creamy, and ice-cold? This Frozen Hot Chocolate made with Swiss Miss is the frosty treat you didn’t know you needed. It tastes like a chocolate milkshake and a slushie blended together, but with the nostalgic flavor of classic Swiss Miss hot cocoa. Best of all, it comes together in just a few minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Whether you’re cooling off on a warm day or just want a fun twist on traditional hot chocolate, this Swiss-Miss-powered frozen drink is guaranteed to hit the spot.
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Hot Chocolate
This drink has everything: rich chocolate flavor from Swiss Miss, a milkshake-like creaminess, and a refreshing icy texture. It’s indulgent without being heavy, and it’s endlessly customizable. Plus, starting with Swiss Miss means you get that comforting, familiar hot cocoa flavor you grew up with—now in a frosty, café-style treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk (whole milk recommended, but any milk works)
- 1 cup ice
- 3 packets Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix (or about 6 tablespoons)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional, enhances the chocolate flavor)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings or chocolate syrup (optional)
How to Make It
- Melt the chocolate:
Microwave chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. (Or melt over a double boiler.) - Blend:
Add the melted chocolate, milk, ice, Swiss Miss packets, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until thick, creamy, and frosty. - Serve:
Pour into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream and extra chocolate if you’re feeling fancy. - Enjoy right away!
Variations
- Extra Creamy: Add ¼ cup heavy cream.
- Mocha: Add a shot of chilled espresso.
- Mint Chocolate: Add 1–2 drops peppermint extract.
- Salted Caramel: Blend in caramel sauce + a pinch of flaky salt.
- Dairy-Free: Use plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder.
Final Thoughts
Using Swiss Miss in this frozen hot chocolate gives you the perfect blend of creamy, icy, and nostalgic. It tastes like something you’d buy at a specialty dessert café — but you can make it at home anytime in just a few minutes. It’s fun, incredibly satisfying, and almost impossible not to crave again the next day.
Enjoy your frosty Swiss Miss creation — and try not to drink it all in one gulp!
