Description
This rich and creamy Chocolate Gravy pairs perfectly with warm biscuits, offering a sweet and comforting Southern-inspired breakfast treat. Made with simple pantry ingredients like sugar, cocoa, milk, and flour, this easy-to-make chocolate sauce thickens to a luscious consistency and is flavored with vanilla and butter for extra richness.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Gravy
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
Serving
- Warm biscuits, for serving
Instructions
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps, ensuring a consistent base for the gravy.
- Heat Until Boiling: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Continue until the mixture comes to a boil, activating the thickening properties of the flour.
- Simmer and Thicken: Reduce the heat to medium. Keep stirring for about 5 minutes while the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Keep in mind the gravy will thicken more as it cools.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and softened butter until fully incorporated, adding smoothness and depth to the chocolate gravy.
- Serve Warm: Pour the warm chocolate gravy over freshly baked, warm biscuits and enjoy this delicious, comforting treat immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or homemade warm biscuits for the best taste and texture.
- Stir constantly while heating to avoid lumps and scorching.
- The gravy thickens as it cools, so serve it shortly after cooking for optimal consistency.
- You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar amount according to your preference.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
