Description
Indulgent homemade chocolate syrup elevates desserts with rich, velvety smoothness straight from your kitchen. Rich cocoa depths blend seamlessly, promising delightful drizzles over ice cream or morning pancakes you’ll savor with pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Binding/Richness Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, water, and cocoa powder until smooth and free of lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the mixture to slightly thicken and develop a rich, glossy texture.
- Remove from heat and gently incorporate vanilla extract and butter, stirring until completely blended and glossy.
- If the consistency appears too thin, create a quick cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a small amount of cold water, then slowly stir into the warm syrup until desired thickness is achieved.
- Allow the chocolate syrup to cool completely at room temperature, which will help it further thicken and develop a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Transfer to a clean, airtight glass container and refrigerate. The syrup will keep for approximately 2 weeks when stored properly in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels for a healthier version by using coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener, which provide lower glycemic impact.
- Mix the cocoa powder thoroughly before heating to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, silky texture.
- Consider adding a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor and balance sweetness.
- Experiment with alternative flavor profiles by incorporating cinnamon, espresso powder, or orange zest for gourmet variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg