Southern Chocolate Gravy Recipe
This rich and creamy Southern Chocolate Gravy is made from pantry staples and ready in 10 minutes! Perfect poured over warm biscuits for a cozy breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the Milk
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to dissolve the dry ingredients and avoid lumps.
Cook the Gravy
- Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens — about 4 to 6 minutes. Don’t walk away; it can scorch quickly!
Add Butter and Vanilla
- Once thickened to a gravy-like consistency, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
Serve Warm
- Pour over warm biscuits, pancakes, or even ice cream for a heavenly treat.
Notes
- Make it richer: Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream for extra silkiness.
- Try different extracts: Swap vanilla for almond or hazelnut for a twist.
- Serve it Southern-style: Always serve hot over homemade buttermilk biscuits.