Annabella's Gift Shop is proud to sell Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate products!  We carry mixes, gift sets, and the complete line of bath & body.  As the signiture dessert of the New York restaurant of the same name, Serendipity 3 has been named one of Oprah's Favorite Things, and has been featured in InStyle magazine.

Most recently, Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate has appreared on two Food Network Shows, $40 A Day with Rachael Ray and Paula's Party, the latter being a new show by Southern cook Paula Deen.

You can easily prepare Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate by blending the mix with ice and milk according to the directions on the package.  However, on Deen's new show, she shared a variation on making the Frozen Hot Chocolate...one that will make your packages of Serendipity 3 last even longer! 

PAULA DEEN'S SERENDIPITY 3 FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE

3 ounces chocolate
2 teaspoons Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate mix
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups ice
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a small, heavy saucepan or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.  Stir occasionally until melted.  Add the Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.

Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth.  Cool to room temperature.

In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice.  Blend on high speed until smooth.  Pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

Makes 2 large servings.