Twitter-Size Recipes: Frozen Hot Chocolate from Chocolatier Chuck Siegel

Chuck Siegel of Charles Chocolates has given us a simple but yummy recipe for frozen hot chocolate in less than 140 characters, in keeping with our Twitter challenge to local chefs.

Siegel's free summer movie series continues tonight with a screening of Soul Food, his homemade pecan praline caramel corn, and a soul food truck where dinner items will be available for purchase. The festivities take place at Charles Chocolates' Chocolate Bar (6529 Hollis at 65th in Emeryville). Food and snacks begin at 6:30 p.m., with the film to follow at 9 p.m. Bring a blanket and a chair.

Frozen Hot Chocolate: Melt 8 oz dark chocolate & 1 tbsp sugar in 1.5 cups whole milk (over med. heat). Cool and blend w/3 cups ice.