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Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup (8 ounces) of chocolate syrup 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade chocolate syrup recipe is a rich, smooth, and versatile topping perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or mixing into milk for a delicious chocolate drink. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it offers a customizable sweetness and thickness, allowing you to enjoy a fresh, preservative-free chocolate syrup anytime.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional

  • a pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth syrup base.
  2. Add liquids: Pour the water and light corn syrup into the saucepan with the dry mix, whisking well until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Heat to simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat and gradually bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously to avoid burning and ensure even heating.
  4. Simmer to thicken: Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes, depending on how thick you want your syrup to be. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add flavor and salt: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor and balance the sweetness.
  6. Cool and store: Allow the syrup to cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  7. Reheat if needed: If the syrup thickens too much after chilling, warm it gently and add a little water to restore a pourable consistency.
  8. Adjust sweetness: You can modify the sugar amount when making the syrup to suit your taste preferences—more sugar for extra sweetness or less for a less sweet syrup.

Notes

  • Use light corn syrup to prevent crystallization and achieve a smooth texture.
  • Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • The syrup will thicken as it cools; reheat gently and stir in water to thin if needed.
  • Vanilla extract enhances the chocolate flavor but is optional if unavailable.
  • Adjust cooking time to control syrup thickness; longer cooking yields a thicker syrup.
  • Can be used as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or mixed in milk for chocolate milk.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce/Topping
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: homemade chocolate syrup, chocolate sauce, chocolate topping, easy chocolate syrup, DIY chocolate syrup

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