Description
Chocolate gravy is a traditional Southern dessert sauce made by combining cocoa powder, sugar, flour, and milk to create a rich, creamy, and chocolatey topping, typically served warm over freshly baked biscuits. This simple yet indulgent recipe can be made in just minutes and brings comfort and nostalgia to your table.
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
For Serving
- Biscuits, freshly baked
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder until well blended to remove any lumps.
- Add milk and cook: Slowly whisk in the whole milk to the dry mixture, ensuring there are no lumps. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add butter and vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the cubed unsalted butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated into the chocolate gravy.
- Serve warm: Pour the chocolate gravy over warm biscuits and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to whisk constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and burning at the bottom.
- If the gravy is too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- This recipe pairs perfectly with freshly baked buttermilk biscuits but can also be served with pancakes or waffles.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen the texture.
