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Silky smooth homemade chocolate syrup is the perfect topping for all your favorite desserts. It’s quick, chocolatey, and delicious!
We have a recipe for Chocolate Fudge Sauce (a thicker dessert topping), Chocolate Gravy (even THICKER to pour over breakfast biscuits), and now this smooth chocolate syrup!
Gotta Love Chocolate!
If you’ve never made a chocolate syrup recipe, now is your chance!
It’s SO easy to make at home. I always have some homemade chocolate syrup recipe in the fridge for sundaes, cakes, pies, and more!
Here’s why we LOVE it:
- So easy! Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make it.
- Decadent. This recipe is 100% better than any store-bought alternative found at the grocery store.
- For desserts and more. This amazing chocolate syrup is just the perfect consistency for desserts or pancakes!
Simple Ingredients!
- granulated sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder – Any plain unsweetened chocolate baking powder will work. Cacao powder and cocoa powder can be used interchangeably. You can also use Dutch process cocoa.
- cold water
- butter
- vanilla
How to Make Chocolate Syrup
- PREP. Whisk together the sugar and cocoa in a medium pot until all lumps are gone.
- BOIL. Add water and butter and turn to medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
- COOL. Remove from heat and add vanilla once the mixture is cooled. Stir until combined, place in a glass jar, and refrigerate. Reheat when ready to serve.
Quick Note:
The chocolate sauce will seem too thin, but it will thicken as it cools.
Storing
STORE the homemade chocolate syrup in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
Serving Suggestions
This DIY chocolate syrup tastes great with a variety of treats that pair well with chocolate flavor.
For More Sauces:
Chocolate Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar and cocoa in a medium pot until all lumps are gone.
- Add water and butter and turn to medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla once the mixture is cooled. Stir until combined, place in a glass jar, and refrigerate. Reheat when ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this tonight and it is delicious! Had all the ingredients & though I’d give it a whirl on my vanilla ice cream.
So glad you enjoyed the chocolate syrup! Ooh and especially on homemade ice cream. I bet that was amazing!