Description
A classic Southern recipe featuring rich, chocolatey gravy served warm over fluffy biscuits, perfect for a sweet breakfast or comforting snack. The smooth chocolate gravy combines sugar, cocoa, and milk, thickened with a bit of flour, and finished with butter and vanilla for a luscious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Gravy
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
For Serving
- Warm biscuits
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients and milk: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, flour, and milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps, ensuring an even base for the gravy.
- Heat to boiling: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Simmer and thicken: Reduce the heat to medium and continue stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. Remember it will thicken more as it cools.
- Add flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and softened butter until fully incorporated, adding a rich, smooth texture and extra flavor.
- Serve: Pour the warm chocolate gravy over freshly baked warm biscuits and enjoy immediately for a delicious Southern treat.
Notes
- This gravy will thicken as it cools, so serve warm for the best texture.
- Use freshly baked biscuits for optimal taste and warmth.
- Stirring continuously while cooking is key to avoid lumps and burning.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated and reheated gently, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen it.
