Magical Creamy Hot Chocolate – Disney-Inspired Winter Drink
This rich and velvety Disney-inspired hot chocolate is thick, creamy, and indulgent. Made with whole milk, cream, cocoa, and condensed milk, it delivers a luxurious theme-park-style experience right at home.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- serving mugs
Ingredients
- 2–3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp finely grated milk chocolate
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream (for topping)
- ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium until small bubbles form around the edges. Do not boil.
- In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with the grated chocolate. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk until smooth.
- Pour the cocoa mixture back into the saucepan. Add condensed milk and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and silky. Add more milk if needed.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and optional chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Best served immediately for peak creaminess. Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate for best flavor. Adjust sweetness by modifying condensed milk. Do not boil the milk to maintain a smooth texture.