Chocolate Gravy
This Southern-style chocolate gravy is made with 7 ingredients and is perfect for pouring over biscuits, waffles, pancakes, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- ⅓ cup Dutch process cocoa powder (30 grams; can use natural too)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (24 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk (240 ml)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (43 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.1 cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup Dutch process cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Gradually pour the milk into the saucepan with the dry ingredients, making sure to whisk well until the mixture is fully combined.2 cups whole milk
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking often, until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency and coats the back of a spoon. I suggest using a rubber spatula to scrape around the bottom and sides of the pan occasionally to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Serve over warm biscuits, pancakes, waffles, French toast, etc. If you’re not serving it immediately, transfer the gravy to a heat-safe bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent it from forming a skin.
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Notes
Quantity: This recipe will give you about 2 ½ cups of chocolate gravy, which is enough for about 10 servings. Feel free to double, if needed!
Storage Instructions: Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Stir well and reheat before serving.
Adapted from my chocolate pudding. I reduced the cocoa powder, used flour, and adjusted the milk to get the perfect consistency!