Frozen Hot Chocolate

• 3 ounces best-quality chocolate (or a variety of your favorites)
• 2 teaspoons store bought hot chocolate mix (recommended: Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate Mix)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 cups ice
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
2. Stir occasionally until melted.
3. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.
4. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth.
5. Cool to room temperature.
6. In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice.
7. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri.
8. Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cram and chocolate shavings.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/frozen-hot-chocolate-recipe.html (may not work)