3 ounces best-quality chocolate or a variety of your favorites
1 serving milk chocolate shavings for garnish
2 teaspoons chocolate mix frozen hot store bought recommended: Serendipity Chocolate Mix
3 cups ice cubes
1.5 cups milk
1.5 tablespoons sugar
1 serving whipped cream for garnish
Equipment
sauce pan
blender
double boiler
Directions
Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted.
Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.
Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri.
Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cram and chocolate shavings.