Thick and creamy hot chocolate that tastes just like a peanut butter cup. Pour that over vanilla ice cream and you’ve got yourself a hug in a mug.
This float is MAJOR stuff you guys.
If you love peanut butter cups, you’re gonna flip over this! Because the hot chocolate part tastes just like a peanut butter cup in liquid form.
Talk about liquid GOLD.
I’m actually convinced that if Reese’s ever decide to make soup, it will taste pretty much like that.
I’ve been madly crushing over the trend of floats made with hot drinks for quite some time and it was high time I made some at home.
The combination just speaks to my heart. Hot stuff, meets cool stuff, makes creamy stuff, turns something ordinary into awesome stuff.
So when I saw these Hot Chocolate Floats followed by this Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, my eyes lit up, my heart fell in love and I instantly knew I had to get them married. In my mouth.
And Oh what a wedding that was!
The peanut butter hot chocolate is perfectly thick, but not too thick to borderline on thinned pudding, which I just can’t take…its just creamy and silky enough and not watery one bit. Just the perfect consistency. And that cold scoop of vanilla ice cream, just balances out the richness, and pools in creating a beautiful contrast of textures and temperatures.
Simply put…these floats are quiet heavenly and you have to try them asap because its winter! Aka Hot Chocolate Season, which means they’re inevitable.
Here’s how they”re made:
For a fancier presentation, you could (if you want) make these cute little rimmed cups with yummy stuff stuck on it. You know those? I’ve made it here with chocolate and chopped peanuts…which is just the perfect compliment to these floats.
You take your cup and flip it upside down in a plate of melted chocolate. Twist it, wiggle it, move it around, just do whatever you need to do to cover the rim. Then dip the cup in a plate of chopped peanuts, and maybe help it around with your fingers to make sure they adhere. Chill in the fridge to set.
Then make yourself some dreamy creamy peanut butter hot chocolate over the stovetop, using simple ingredients that you might just have in your pantry right now.
Scoop some ice cream in your cup…or mug. Honestly, I think that ONE scoop is enough per cup, but I went a little wild for the photoshoot. Up to you though.
Now pour, pour, pour to your heart’s content.
The ice cream will float up (hence the name). You could go ahead and dig in as is or go the extra mile and plop on some whipped cream…
And maybe even a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a crowning of a peanut butter cup.
Now go curl up in your favorite spot, snuggle up under a blanket, wrap your hands around this cup and let it give you a big, warm hug…You deserve it.
Did I mention that pretzels make a perfect pairing?
- For Decorating the Cups, optional:
- ¼ cup (2oz) chopped chocolate, any kind, then melted
- 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
For the Floats:- 2 cups (500ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (cornflour)
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, I used Hershey's
- A heaping ¼ cup (2oz/ 50g) milk chocolate, finely chopped, I used chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (1oz/ 25g) semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped, I used semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (2oz) smooth peanut butter
Vanilla ice cream, for serving, at least one scoop per cup
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish, optional
Chocolate syrup, for garnish, optional
3 peanut butter cups like Reese's, for garnish, optional
- Pour the melted chocolate in a small rimmed plate that fits your cup and the chopped peanuts in another.
- Turning the cup upside down, dip the rim into the chocolate, moving and twisting it around to make sure its well coated. Alternatively, use a clean paintbrush dedicated for kitchen use, to paint the chocolate around the rim of the cup.
- Dip the chocolate covered rim into the peanuts. If needed, gently press the peanuts with your fingers to adhere. Chill the cups in the fridge or freezer to set.
- Take a tablespoon or two of the milk, and whisk it with the cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Place the remaining milk, cocoa powder, chocolates and peanut butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat the mixture, whisking constantly but gently, until the chocolate and peanut butter are completely melted and the mixture is steaming, about 5-8 minutes. Do not let it come to a boil. The mixture should be completely smooth and silky without little bits and dots of chocolate.
- Pour in the cornstarch mixture and whisk together. Continue to heat while constantly whisking until the mixture thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Place one scoop (or more if preferred) of vanilla ice cream in each cup, then pour the hot chocolate mixture over it. The ice cream will float up.
- Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and a peanut cup, if desired.
- Serving right away.
I’ve been waiting for this! Seriously, girl. This is out of this world! Pinned and telling everyone about it.
Thanks Sarah! That means the world coming from you!
Dipping the rim in chocolate and peanuts is pretty much the best idea ever! And hot, cold, peanut butter, chocolate…you’ve got all the great combos going here!
Thanks Ramona! So many contrasting textures, temperatures and flavors in here; its like a party in the mouth!
Why oh why oh WHY would you put this up just as a start my diet :'(
Hopefully in minus 3 stones time this recipe will still be up here!
I’m soooo sorry; I know how torturing that could be! I’m starting my diet January 1st. Good luck with yours:) Meanwhile, that recipe will definitely be waiting for you.
Ohhh this looks amazing!!! Whenever I get to making vanilla ice cream again, this is so going on the list!!
Thank you so much! Homemade ice cream is the best; it will definitely take this float to a whole other level of deliciousness. Enjoy:)
This is seriously so gorgeous! So glad I found your blog!
Oh hey hey! I’m ecstatic that you’re here!! I’ve been following your blog for a looong time and lovin’ it! It’s really an honor that you like my work. Coming from a dessert extraordinaire like you, means a lot.
I am just drooling here over the images of this peanut butter hot chocolate float. Seriously do not think that any drink can top this decadent concoction. Pinned!
Soooo decadent but oh so comforting. Thanks Thalia:) Hope you give it a shot!
This looks so divine I can’t wait to give it a try! Your photos are so beautiful!!
Thank you so much Holly! I really hope you give it a try…You won’t regret it.
This looks so decadent and amazing! Pinned!
That means the world coming from you! I LOVE your blog!!
Hi Tasbih,
A late congratulation for your amazing blog.. It is absolutely inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing your fabulous recipes and tips with us.. I honestly look forward to your posts sooooo much..I am addicted to baking/cooking and following so many blogs, but yours is different. You made me even more addicted. Your blog is seriously one of the BEST if not the best. I’ve tried mannnny of your recipe and the outcome was simply PERFECT. Every post just keeps getting better and better, you never cease to surprise me; Love the recipes, pictures, ideas, everythinnnng.. Count me into your cult following.. Hahaha!! Good luck!
( I told Hala I have to meet you soon insha’Allah 🙂 )
Wow Nour I’m really speechless to all the nice things you have to say. I’m so humbled by your encouraging words; I don’t feel like I’m up to all this. I love that we have the same baking and blog following addiction. Its actually what made me think about starting a blog. I thought to myself if I love reading blogs so much, then why not try writing one? I’m really so happy that you’re trying a lot of recipes and even happier that they turn out as good as you expected. Again thank you so much for the push you’ve given me through your passionate comment and yes I’d really love to meet you too and talk about food to our heart’s content:)
Every recipe you’ve posted since you started has been amazing, please never stop! haha. I want to TRY ALL THE THINGS
Hahaaa Luli…that’s so sweet! Comments like these always give me the strength to go on. So thanks a million for that. I really hope you hop on and bake along with me. I’ll be here if you ever need anything.
I’m so excited this showed up on my feed! A must make! Thanks!
Thank you Trina! I’m even more excited that your feed brought you here 🙂
I really love this😻I made it and enjoyed 😍Thanks for recipey
From iran💕
Your most welcome Anna😊 I’m so happy you enjoyed this. Thanks for taking the time to write your sweet feedback.
Greeting from Egypt ❤️