Home Alone

Joseph is currently in NYC for work.

I love NYC.

During the summer when Joseph and I were dating we would often just get in the car and drive to the city to *shop* and eat.
After we were married and had a little more money we would go for the weekend.
Shop, eat, see the city, find little hole in the wall pizzerias, walk Central Park etc.
I can't wait until the kids are old enough to enjoy the city.
So tonight I am feeling a smidge bitter.
So I decided to make Peanutbutter Frozen Hot Chocolate
yes, it's from Serendipity 3, only one of the most fun places to eat in NYC. *very touristy tho*

This stuff is seriously seriously delicious.

Frozen Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Adapted from Serendipity 3

6-1/2 ounces good quality milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
3 Tablespoons peanut butter
3 cups ice cubes
Chocolate shaving or crushed chocolate covered espresso beans for garnish

Place assorted chocolate in a medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until melted and smooth.

Add sugar and cocoa powder to the melted chocolate. Stir to blend. Gradually whisk in milk until a smooth mixture is achieved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

With an electric mix, beat chilled whipping cream until peaks form.

Place remaining 1 cup milk, chocolate mixture, peanut butter and ice cubes in a blender. Make sure to add the ice to the blender last so it doesn't lock up the blades.

Divide between two large glasses and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

ENJOY!!