Frozen Hot Chocolate with Baileys

Cuisinart original

The ultimate chocolate indulgence, this will satisfy the most serious of chocolate cravings. Go the extra mile with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Yields

Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

2          cups whole milk

4          ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about ½ cup)

1          tablespoon cocoa powder

1⁄3       cup granulated sugar

2          tablespoons Liqueur Irish Cream

3          cups ice (about 21 cubes)

            Freshly whipped cream, for topping

            Grated chocolate, for garnish


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving (4 ounces): Calories 235 (36% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 4g • fat 10g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 10mg • sod. 47mg • calc. 120mg • fiber 2g

Instructions

1.  Put the milk in a medium saucepan and set over medium heat to bring to just a boil.

2.  While the milk is heating, put the chocolate chips, cocoa powder and sugar into a small heatproof mixing bowl. Once milk has just come to a boil, pour over the chocolate mixture and let sit for a few minutes. After resting, whisk to fully combine and then cool to room temperature.

3.  Once the milk/chocolate mixture has cooled, transfer to the blender jar. Add the Baileys and the ice.

4.  Blend on High until well blended, about 35 seconds. Transfer to serving glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate. Serve immediately.