Description
Southern charm meets indulgent comfort in this chocolate gravy recipe, perfect for breakfast lovers seeking a rich, velvety morning treat. Drizzled over warm biscuits, this silky Southern classic promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with every luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup water
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
Flavoring:
- A few drops of vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients – sugar, flour, and cocoa powder – in a spacious skillet, ensuring even distribution and preventing lumps.
- Slowly introduce water into the mixture, stirring methodically to create a smooth, lump-free base.
- Pour milk into the skillet, maintaining medium heat and continuously stirring to prevent scorching or settling.
- Maintain constant motion while cooking, allowing the mixture to gradually transform and thicken, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- As the gravy reaches a rich, velvety consistency, remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Transfer the silky chocolate gravy immediately to a serving vessel, ensuring warmth and optimal texture.
- Generously drizzle the decadent sauce over freshly buttered, warm biscuits, creating a luxurious Southern-style breakfast indulgence.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels to match your sweetness preference, keeping the balance between cocoa and sweetness.
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, silky texture during cooking.
- Consider using alternative milk options like almond or oat milk for dairy-free variations that maintain rich flavor.
- Experiment with different biscuit types, from classic buttermilk to whole wheat, to find your perfect chocolate gravy pairing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg