Take a mixing bowl and add milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk slowly until everything is fully dissolved. The mixture should look smooth and chocolatey with no lumps left.

Now add vanilla extract and chocolate syrup. Stir again until fully combined. This step makes the base rich and closer to real hot chocolate flavor. Taste lightly if needed and adjust sweetness.

Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Do not overfill it. Cover it with the lid tightly. Place it in the freezer for at least 12 hours until fully solid.

Remove the frozen pint from the freezer. Place it into the Ninja Creami machine. Select the “Ice Cream” setting and let it spin. It will turn into a creamy, frozen dessert.

After the first spin, check texture. If it looks crumbly, add a splash of milk. Then use the “Re-spin” option. This makes the ice cream extra smooth and creamy.

Create a small hole in the center of the ice cream. Add mini chocolate chips or marshmallows. Run the “Mix-In” function. This spreads toppings evenly.

Scoop the frozen hot chocolate ice cream into bowls. Add whipped cream or chocolate syrup on top. Serve immediately for the best creamy texture and flavor.