The spice notes and fresh berry acidity of the Organic 66% Cacao Semisweet Chocolate really come through in this blended frozen hot chocolate drink, which offers a nice addition to any summertime menu.
290g heavy cream
63g organic granulated sugar
18g barley malt syrup
30g Guittard Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder
2g kosher salt
55g Guittard Organic 66% Cacao Semisweet Chocolate
5g vanilla paste
Combine the cream, sugar, barley malt syrup, Cocoa Rouge, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Pour half of the cream mixture over the Organic 66% Cacao Semisweet Chocolate, then whisk until smooth. Add the remaining cream mixture and vanilla paste, and emulsify the mixture with an immersion blender.
Cool the mixture over an ice bath and use when completely chilled or store in the refrigerator for future use.
To serve, combine 150g of the base with 150g of crushed ice in a drink blender. Blend until smooth, then transfer to frozen glassware. Top with fresh whipped cream and serve.