Description
This rich and velvety Chocolate Gravy recipe is a delightful twist on traditional gravy, perfect for drizzling over warm biscuits for a comforting Southern-style breakfast or dessert. Made with simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and milk, it comes together quickly in just 15 minutes, offering a creamy, chocolaty treat that’s easy to whip up anytime.
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 (8, freshly baked or store-bought)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder until fully combined and smooth to ensure there are no lumps in the gravy.
- Add milk and heat: Gradually stir in the whole milk, mixing continuously to incorporate everything evenly. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble gently. This should take about 5-7 minutes to reach a smooth, pudding-like consistency.
- Incorporate butter and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cubed unsalted butter until melted and fully blended. Then add the vanilla extract and mix well to enhance the flavor of the chocolate gravy.
- Serve warm: Immediately pour the warm chocolate gravy over freshly baked biscuits and enjoy it as a decadent breakfast treat or dessert. Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk to thin, if needed.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; low-fat or plant-based milks can be substituted but may alter the richness.
- Ensure constant stirring while cooking to prevent lumps and burning on the bottom.
- The chocolate gravy thickens as it cools; reheat gently before serving if storing leftovers.
- Serve with warm biscuits, waffles, or pancakes for a delicious variation.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, you can increase the cocoa powder slightly but balance with sugar to taste.
