Ultimate Rich & Silky Homemade Chocolate Syrup (Better Than Store-Bought)
Make this easy homemade chocolate syrup in minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe yields a rich, smooth chocolate topping perfect for ice cream, milk, or coffee drinks.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. This helps thicken the syrup slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Allow the chocolate syrup to cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools, achieving a silky texture.
- Pour the cooled syrup into an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This recipe makes a fantastic chocolate drizzle for pancakes and waffles.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the water with heavy cream for a decadent dessert topping.
- This homemade chocolate syrup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg