Description
This delicious chocolate gravy is a rich, smooth sauce perfect for drizzling over warm biscuits, creating a nostalgic Southern breakfast treat. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe yields a creamy, chocolatey gravy with a hint of vanilla, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Gravy
- â…” cup granulated sugar (133g)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (30g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 2 cups whole milk (480ml)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- Biscuits, warm
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder until fully combined and smooth, which helps prevent lumps in your gravy.
- Add milk gradually: Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuously whisking to create a uniform mixture without clumps.
- Cook the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking constantly to prevent scorching, until it thickens to a smooth, pourable consistency. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate butter and flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter cubes until melted and fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract and mix well for added depth of flavor.
- Serve warm: Pour the hot chocolate gravy over freshly baked warm biscuits and enjoy immediately for a comforting breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; you can substitute with 2% milk, but the gravy might be slightly thinner.
- Whisk constantly during cooking to prevent lumps and ensure smooth gravy.
- This recipe pairs best with warm, flaky biscuits for authentic Southern-style enjoyment.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated and gently reheated on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to thin if necessary.
