Description
A rich and creamy Southern-style Chocolate Gravy recipe that’s perfect for serving over fresh warm biscuits. This quick and easy chocolate sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients including cocoa powder, sugar, flour, and milk, resulting in a decadent breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Gravy
- â…” cup granulated sugar (133g)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (25g)
- 2 cups whole milk (480ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Serve
- Biscuits (freshly baked or store-bought, quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder until well combined and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add milk and cook: Gradually whisk in the whole milk to the dry mixture to create a smooth batter. Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking constantly to prevent lumps and scorching.
- Thicken the gravy: Cook the mixture for about 7-10 minutes, whisking frequently, until it thickens to a creamy consistency similar to pudding or traditional gravy.
- Finish with butter and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cubed unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated. Then add the vanilla extract, mixing well for flavor balance.
- Serve warm: Pour the warm chocolate gravy generously over freshly baked biscuits. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Stir constantly while cooking to avoid burning or forming lumps.
- Use whole milk for a richer texture; you can substitute with 2% milk but the gravy might be slightly less creamy.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen.
- This chocolate gravy pairs best with soft buttermilk biscuits but can also be drizzled over pancakes or waffles.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet gravy.
