Frosty Mocha Punch is a cool, refreshing combination of chocolate, coffee, and ice cream! It's always a part of our family celebrations.
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One of the best things about the holidays is all of the holiday desserts! One of my family's favorite holiday desserts is actually a beverage called mocha punch. Since it involves chocolate and ice cream, it can be considered a dessert, right? Mocha punch is easy to make and uses many of the Kraft products that I typically have stocked in my kitchen.
To make this cool, creamy mocha drink, I used Baker's chocolate, JELL-O instant pudding, Cool Whip, and Maxwell House instant coffee.
How To Make Frosty Mocha Punch
To make the mocha punch, start warming 3 cups of milk over medium heat. Add 8 squares (2 oz each) of Baker's semi-sweet chocolate and stir until dissolved. Whisk in 1/4 cup of JELL-O chocolate fudge pudding mix. Heat mixture until it is hot and bubbles start rising to the surface, stirring often.
Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons of Maxwell House instant coffee. Place this mixture in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, pour the coffee mixture into a large bowl and add a 1/2 gallon of softened vanilla ice cream. Gently stir and mash the ice cream until the mixture is creamy.
It is okay to still have small clumps of vanilla ice cream floating in the mocha punch. If you have a punch bowl, you can mix this together right in the bowl and serve it from there.
Ladle the frosty mocha punch into glasses and top with Cool Whip and Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate shavings.
Make Ahead
This Frosty Mocha Punch is perfect for bringing to parties and celebrations all year long! The way I do it is that I make the coffee mixture at home before the party. I bring the coffee mixture, a 1/2 gallon of ice cream, Cool Whip, and a large bowl to the party.
If you want to serve it right away, the ice cream has softened by the time you arrive at the party. If it is a dinner party, store the coffee mixture in the fridge and the ice cream in the freezer until dessert is to be served. Quickly mix the mocha punch together right before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you need to use instant pudding mix in this recipe.
Yes, you can skip the coffee if you prefer.
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Frosty Mocha Punch
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 8 squares Bakers semi sweet chocolate
- ¼ cup instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 2 tablespoons Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
- Start by warming 3 cups of milk over medium heat.
- Add 8 squares (2 oz) of semi-sweet chocolate and stir until dissolved.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup of chocolate fudge pudding mix.
- Heat mixture until it is hot and bubbles start rising to the surface, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons of instant coffee.
- Place mixture in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, pour the coffee mixture into a large bowl and add a 1/2 gallon of softened vanilla ice cream.
- Gently stir and mash the ice cream until the mixture is creamy.
- Ladle the mocha punch into glasses and top with whipped topping and chocolate shavings.
Lexi Michelle says
These look soo cute! What a great alternative to the typical hot chocolate bar they have at most holiday parties!
Debbie Pountney says
On the frosty mocha punch, do you use instant chocolate pudding or regular chocolate pudding? Thankyou
Tonia says
Hi Debbie,
I used the instant chocolate pudding. Enjoy!
~Tonia
Patricia Cook says
I just found this, and it looks so yummy! What a perfect drink for my holiday family gathering. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Kathy says
That looks amazing! I love all your photos!
Whitney @ It's Gravy, Baby! says
Oh yum, this sounds and looks amazing. Beautiful photos, Tonia!
Tonia says
Thanks so much Whitney! I’m delighted you stopped by.
Jelli says
I’d have never thought to add pudding mix to punch. What a yummy looking drink!
Tonia says
Thanks Jelli!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Oh…my…word!!! I am SO making this soon!
Tonia says
Your family will be pleased! Thanks Lyuba!
Anna Bennett says
It looks & sounds really good Tonia, Thank you for sharing it with us.
Tonia says
Thanks Anna! I think you will enjoy it!
Anna Bennett says
It looks & sounds really good Tonia, Thank you for shraing it with us.
Linda says
I’m so jealous! I am a transplanted Floridian. Oh, how I miss the fall and winter! Anyway, this Mocha Punch is a sure fire treat that can be enjoyed here too. Love your site.
Tonia says
Thanks Linda! I know what you mean. I complain about the snow but I would really miss it if I lived anywhere else. The drive to drop the kids off at school this morning was beautiful! We have a total mix of seasons right now. Our trees still have the fall leaves on them and the leaves are covered with snow!