Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This homemade chocolate syrup is a simple and delicious way to elevate your desserts, drinks, or breakfast items. Made with just a few ingredients, it offers a rich and sweet chocolate flavor that you can customize to your taste.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Storage container or bottle
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to ensure everything is thoroughly combined and there are no lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Continue stirring as the syrup begins to thicken.
- Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally. You want the syrup to thicken to a pourable consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the syrup to cool slightly before transferring it to a clean storage container or bottle.
- Once cooled, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preferences.
This chocolate syrup works wonderfully for drizzling over ice cream, adding to milk or coffee, and incorporating into desserts like brownies or cakes.
You can also add a bit of coffee or espresso powder for a richer chocolate flavor.