Make your traditional hot chocolate decadent with this delicious recipe. It becomes a cross between hot chocolate and a ice cream float. No one will be able to resist.
8 scoops butter pecan ice cream
24 oz. hot chocolate (see recipe below)
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 T. Kosher salt
1/2 c. chocolate shavings
1 c. caramel sauce, store bought
Hot chocolate:
12 oz.condensed milk
12 oz. half & half
16 oz. milk chocolate, chopped or grated
1/4 t. almond extract
Hot chocolate:
Heat condensed milk and half & half to a simmer; add almond extract. Place chopped chocolate into a bowl; pour the milk mixture over the chocolate; whisk until smooth.
Assembly of hot chocolate float:
Pour a bit of caramel sauce onto a small plate. Dip the rims of 4 tall glass mugs or old fashioned milk shake glasses into the caramel. Sprinkle rims with kosher salt and chocolate shavings. Add 2 scoops of butter pecan ice cream into each glass. Add hot chocolate.
Garnish top with chopped pecans.
4 servings