Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Elevate your desserts and beverages with this rich and velvety homemade chocolate syrup recipe! Made with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, stirring into milk for a decadent chocolate drink, or using as a topping for pancakes and waffles, this versatile syrup is a delicious alternative to store-bought options. Plus, it’s preservative-free and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a convenient and flavorful addition to your kitchen. Whether you’re crafting milkshakes, mocha lattes, or sundaes, this homemade chocolate syrup is your new go-to ingredient for all things indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup water
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.
Add the water and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5–7 minutes. Continue stirring frequently as the syrup thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract after the syrup has cooled slightly to preserve its flavor.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or a glass jar.
Store the chocolate syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Stir well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
