Description
This quick and easy 5-minute homemade chocolate syrup recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a rich, smooth syrup perfect for drizzling over desserts, mixing into drinks, or enhancing your favorite treats. Made with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla, this syrup thickens beautifully when chilled and offers a versatile, indulgent chocolate flavor without artificial additives.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Syrup Ingredients
- ¾ cup 100% unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (add 2 tbsp for richer syrup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon kosher salt (do not substitute table salt)
Instructions
- Combine Cocoa, Sugar, and Water: In a small or medium saucepan, whisk together the sifted cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat until fully combined and smooth.
- Simmer the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat. Stir frequently as it simmers for about 3 minutes, ensuring it does not come to a rolling boil. The syrup will bubble and thicken slightly during this time.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and kosher salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Cool and Store: Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it into a glass jar or bottle. Refrigerate to chill, which helps the syrup thicken and the flavors develop fully.
- Serve and Use: Use the chilled syrup to make chocolate milk, hot cocoa, mochas, or as a topping for desserts and ice cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Use kosher salt for the best flavor balance, avoid table salt as it may alter taste.
- Adding extra cocoa powder (2 tbsp) will yield a thicker, richer syrup.
- Stir frequently during simmering to prevent burning or clumping.
- Chilling the syrup is essential for optimal consistency and flavor development.
- Store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator, it will keep well up to one month.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade chocolate syrup, chocolate sauce recipe, easy chocolate syrup, quick chocolate sauce, dessert syrup
