Chocolate Gravy Recipe

A plate of two biscuits with chocolate gravy on top. A fork and a napkin beside it.

Try this easy chocolate gravy the next time you crave something sweet for breakfast! Quick, easy, and made with pantry staples.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 148kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

⅔ 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
Biscuits for serving

Instructions

Whisk together the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Whisk in the whole milk until almost smooth.
Place the pot over medium heat and cook, whisking occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
Once this mixture is bubbling, continue to cook for 1 more minute, whisking constantly.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract, until the butter is melted.
Serve over biscuits.

Notes

Add salt: If you like, add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness of the gravy and enhance the chocolate flavor.
Use a different pan. You can use a heavy-bottomed, cast-iron skillet to make this gravy as well.
Stir frequently. To keep the gravy from scorching and sticking to the pan, be sure to stir it frequently while it cooks.

Nutrition

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