Description
A rich and creamy iced chocolate drink made with whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and a touch of vanilla, perfectly chilled and served over ice for a refreshing indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 3 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cacao), finely chopped
- 3 tbsp superfine sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Ice cubes
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, caramel sauce, fresh berries
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate finely. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder with a small amount of milk to form a smooth paste.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat the milk and cream over medium-low heat until tiny bubbles appear around the edges (about 3-4 minutes). Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate until smooth. Add the cocoa paste and whisk until fully combined and glossy.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until sugar is fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully chilled.
- To serve, fill tall glasses with large ice cubes and pour the chilled chocolate mixture over the ice. Top with whipped cream and desired garnishes.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the best creamy texture – low-fat milk will result in a thinner drink
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder gives the smoothest, most mellow chocolate flavor
- The mixture must be completely chilled before serving to prevent dilution
- Store leftover mixture in refrigerator for up to 1 week – stir before using
- For extra richness, increase heavy cream ratio slightly
- Strain the mixture through fine-mesh strainer if any lumps remain
- Use larger ice cubes to minimize dilution
- Can be made sugar-free using stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste
- Recommended Tools: HexClad Heavy Bottom Saucepan for even heating, OXO Good Grips Balloon Whisk for smooth mixing, Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups for accurate measurements, Fine Mesh Strainer by NORPRO for lump-free texture, Libbey Tall Glasses Set for perfect presentation, Immersion Blender by Braun for ultra-smooth texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: iced chocolate, chocolate drink, summer beverage, homemade iced chocolate, cold chocolate recipe