Serendipity3’S Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

To die for Serendipity3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is refreshing, lush, and chocolaty. It’s topped with a mountain of whipped cream and sprinkled with chocolate shavings—just like Serendipity3’s in New York City.

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I have always believed that bigger, more expensive is not necessarily always better as I rediscovered on my recent trip to New York City. My husband, our friends, and I have dined at a couple of well-known and expensive steakhouses during our occasional NYC visits over the years. We had high expectations for these restaurants, mainly because they were rare treats and because they were extremely expensive. Naturally, we expected the food, especially the steak, to be out of this world. It wasn’t the case in both instances. Don’t get me wrong, the food was very good, but it didn’t WOW our socks off. 

What took us by surprise (pleasantly) were the little simple things we had elsewhere. One of these serendipitous surprises was the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity3. (Pun entirely intended. Sorry!) It is a gloriously chocolaty, rich-but-not-too-rich, thirst-quenching, sweet tooth satisfying, smooth, endorphin stimulating liquid ambrosia in a giant goblet. I knew as soon as I had it that I had to share it on this blog.

I debated over creating a copycat version or searching for the secret recipe. I quickly decided that I had to have the original (or as close as possible). Well, thanks to Todd Wilbur, the author Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3, here it is…and it tastes just like the one I had at Serendipty3! And it’s as close as you can get to the real thing.

According to Todd, the recipe that the restaurant gave to Oprah, which was featured on one of her shows and posted on her site, is not THE one. The ingredients don’t match the ones on their frozen hot chocolate mix that you can purchase. He deciphered their hidden little secret, and thanks to Todd, I can mix up this frozen drink (inexpensively) in my own home any time I want.

Recipe highlights:

• Combine sugar and dry ingredients.
• Add to a blender bowl. Add milk and ice.
• Blend until slushy consistency.
• Pour into 2 glasses. Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

If you have not discovered this elixir of life, now is the time.  Join me. Pull out the blender and start mixing!!

Recommended supplies:

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• This Ninja blender is 1400 watts and has great ratings.
• You might not be able to find Sharffen Berger Unsweetened Powder at your store, but you can get it online.
• I use this vegetable peeler is a helpful tool for shaving my own chocolate shavings.

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Serendipity3’S Frrrozen Hot Chocolate

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Blender/Food Processor Cuisine:American Courses:Dessert Recipe Keys: Dairy

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:2 Servings

Description

To die for Serendipity3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is refreshing, lush, and chocolaty. It’s topped with a mountain of whipped cream and sprinkled with chocolate shavings—just like Serendipity3’s in New York City.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Hershey’s cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Scharffen Berger cocoa powder (see note below)
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups ice
• 2 or more cups whipped cream (I prefer homemade)
• 1/2 ounce shavings from a semi-sweet chocolate bar

Instructions

1. Combine the first 6 dry ingredients in a small bowl, then add to the blender bowl (or add ingredients directly into the blender bowl).
2. Pour in milk, followed by the ice. Blend until the ice is crushed and the drink has a slush consistency.
3. Pour into one 30-ounce or two 15-ounce goblets. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of shaved chocolate. Serve immediately.

Notes

• If can’t find the Scharffen Berger cocoa, use 3 tablespoons Ghirardelli cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon Hershey’s cocoa powder. 
• To make your own chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler to scrape the edge of a chocolate bar.
• The recipe is from Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3.

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