Description
This Homemade Chocolate Syrup is rich, smooth, and perfect for drizzling over ice cream, mixing into milk, or adding to your favorite desserts. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a delicious and customizable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp instant coffee (optional, for depth of flavor)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and water. Stir to combine well.
- Cook the Syrup:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the syrup to thicken slightly.
- Add Vanilla and Coffee:
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and instant coffee (if using). The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor, but it’s optional.
- Cool and Store:
- Let the syrup cool before transferring it to a jar or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Serve:
- Drizzle over ice cream, mix into milk, or use in your favorite desserts. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less sugar.
- You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for a unique twist on the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g