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Chocolate gravy

Chocolate gravy

Chocolate gravy is a warm, Southern-style sweet sauce made with cocoa powder, sugar, flour, milk, butter, and vanilla. Thick, smooth, and rich, it’s traditionally poured over biscuits but is just as delicious with pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Amirecan Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Mix dry ingredients:
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. This prevents lumps later.
Add milk:
  1. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking. This keeps the mixture smooth.
Cook the gravy:
  1. Place the saucepan over medium heat and keep whisking until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency (about 7–8 minutes).
  2. Tip: Don’t walk away. Chocolate gravy thickens quickly, and whisking prevents clumps.
Add butter and vanilla:
  1. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. This makes the gravy silky and rich.
Serve warm:
  1. Pour over hot biscuits, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.