Chocolate syrup is one of my absolute favorite ingredients. I love how versatile it is, adding a rich, chocolaty touch to a variety of dishes. Whether drizzled over desserts (ice cream, pancakes, or waffles), blended into beverages (chocolate soda, mudslide, or Chocolate martini), or incorporated into recipes (cupcakes, brownies, or sauce), it always elevates the flavor and adds a delightful sweetness.
This chocolate syrup never fails to impress me with its ability to make any treat more delicious. Here is how to make the chocolate syrup:
Servings: 16 (2 tablespoons per serving)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 50 calories
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- Add the water and salt, and whisk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the syrup cool before transferring it to a jar or bottle for storage.
Notes
– You can customize chocolate syrup by adjusting the sweetness, using different types of cocoa powder (like dark unsweetened cocoa for a richer flavor), or experimenting with additional flavors such as almond extract or espresso powder for a mocha twist.
– To make the keto chocolate syrup – a low-carb, sugar-free alternative, you can replace sugar with 1 cup of erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or other keto-friendly sweeteners.
– To make milk chocolate syrup, you can adjust the ingredients like this:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– The homemade chocolate syrup can last for about 2 to 3 months when stored properly in the refrigerator. If your syrup goes bad, it will have the following signs: mold, off orders, or changes in texture or color.
Best Chocolate syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.
- Add the water and salt, and whisk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the syrup cool before transferring it to a jar or bottle for storage.
