Serendipity 3 is a popular restaurant in the Upper East Side of Manhattan founded in the 1950s. While the restaurant is known particularly for its trademark "Frrrozen Hot chocolate", it also offers a full menu.The restaurant has constantly been ranked as a favorite among Manhattanites, tourists, and celebrities. Strangely, however, I have yet to make a pilgrimage to this fine establishment.
I've tried.
But I'm inevitably distracted by the likes of Bendel's and Barney's and Bloomingdales. Not to mention the hours spent at Hermès hoping to score an elusive Birkin bag. Or the afternoons spent sipping prosecco at Cipriani's.
But I digress, this is not an "Amy loves NYC" post {though she does indeed}.
This is instead a post devoted to bringing you a cool afternoon treat.
Or dessert.
Or crazy yummy late-night indulgence.
Depending on how you look at it.
From my perspective it is fairly divine!
May I introduce . . .
Serendipity's Frrrozen Hot Chocolate
(recipe via epicurious.com)
But I'm inevitably distracted by the likes of Bendel's and Barney's and Bloomingdales. Not to mention the hours spent at Hermès hoping to score an elusive Birkin bag. Or the afternoons spent sipping prosecco at Cipriani's.
But I digress, this is not an "Amy loves NYC" post {though she does indeed}.
This is instead a post devoted to bringing you a cool afternoon treat.
Or dessert.
Or crazy yummy late-night indulgence.
Depending on how you look at it.
From my perspective it is fairly divine!
May I introduce . . .
Serendipity's Frrrozen Hot Chocolate
(recipe via epicurious.com)
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6 half-ounce pieces of a variety of your favorite chocolates
2 teaspoons store bought hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups ice
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Preparation:
Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted. Add the cocoa and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
In a blender place the remaining cup of milk, the room temperature 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 cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy with a spoon or a straw . . . or both!
