Easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup

I don’t even know how many times in the past I have needed chocolate syrup but realized I was out upon looking for it! If I had only known how easy it is to whip up! I would say these ingredients are pantry staples for most, and the recipe takes only 10 minutes to make! The result is a silky chocolatey sauce that goes perfectly in beverages or atop yummy desserts! Save yourself a trip to the store next time and save this recipe!

Here’s what you need:

How to make homemade chocolate syrup:

Once you have your ingredients measured out, the method is a cinch! Simply whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder and water in a medium saucepan. I tested this recipe many times and found this sugar to cocoa ratio to be just right. Not too sweet, not too dark. But feel free to take liberties as needed. If you want a sweeter/ less dark syrup, reduce the amount of cocoa going in.

Turn the stove to medium heat and continue to stir as the syrup begins to bubble. Don’t let it come to a boil, because it can easily burn. Just bring it to a gentle simmer and continue at this temperature for 3 minutes, stirring the entire time to prevent clumping and sticking.

Turn off the heat and add the salt and vanilla. You could add other flavors here as well such as: cinnamon, orange zest or cayenne pepper!

The syrup will be very hot so try to let it cool down before adding it to ice cream. It will seem runny at first, but will thicken up as it cools. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks!

What can homemade chocolate syrup be eaten with?

• Perfect for ice cream! Try it with Strawberry Ice Cream, Dreamsicle Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Coconut Ice Cream
• Buttermilk Pancakes or French Toast
• Pecan Praline French Toast

Other recipes to try:

• Salted Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate Mousse Pie
• Coconut Caramel Sauce