- Why did the chocolate clump?
- If hot chocolate hits cold milk suddenly, it seizes. Stream it in while the blender is running.
- Milk chocolate?
- Yes, but reduce honey as it's much sweeter.
Double Chocolate Milkshake
The secret to a perfect chocolate milkshake is layering textures and chocolate types. We don't settle for cocoa powder: we use real melted chocolate for depth, cocoa for intensity, and ice for refreshing texture. This drink brings true American diner vibes to your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 1/4
cups
Cold Milk
3
tbsp
Heavy Cream
2
oz
Dark Chocolate (min 60%)
1
tbsp
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1
tbsp
Honey
1
pinch
Salt
6
cubes
Ice
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Equipment Needed
- Small saucepan & metal bowl (double boiler)
- Blender
- Spatula
- Tall glasses
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Break chocolate into a heatproof bowl and melt over simmering water.
Tip: Ensure bowl bottom doesn't touch water and no steam gets in chocolate to avoid seizing.
2
✓
Mix cocoa powder, honey, and salt into melted chocolate until smooth.
Tip: Salt is a flavor enhancer: suppresses bitterness, making sweet flavors pop.
3
✓
Add milk, cream, and ice to blender, start machine.
Tip: Blend liquids and ice first to ease the load.
4
✓
With motor running, stream in the warm chocolate mixture.
Tip: Continuous motion prevents chocolate from hardening into chunks in cold milk.
5
✓
Blend until uniform and frothy.
Tip: Don't overblend or heat from motor will melt ice.
6
✓
Pour and serve immediately.
Tip: Garnish with extra whip or shavings.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Cold Milk
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 2 oz Dark Chocolate (min 60%)
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Salt
- 6 cubes Ice