Frozen Hot Chocolate

This delicious cross between a milk shake and a slushie makes for a surprisingly refreshing (and easy) summertime dessert. You can add about 1/4 cup of chocolate or coffee liqueur for a boozy kick, if you like.

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Kosher salt
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 3 Tbs. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate shavings (made with a vegetable peeler)

Blend the milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a blender until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Add the ice and blend just until slushy. Transfer to glasses, top with the chocolate shavings, and serve immediately with spoons.