Chocolate, for me, is a fundamental essential for any sweet treat. I especially like the bold and true flavors of this ingredient over drinks and my favorite treats. You can even make these better with bits of chocolate, too. Chocolate over chocolate? You wouldn’t have to ask me twice. This type of chocolate sauce is often seen as a kid food, well it does bring nostalgic memories. However, once you taste the smooth river of sweet chocolatey goodness, you’ll definitely say it’s a treat for all ages. The best part about this is that it only takes a few ingredients to make.
What is Chocolate Gravy?
This addicting treat isn’t really a mystery among our southern friends because it roots out from their flavorful culture. Contrary to its name, it’s not actually gravy! The name originates from the southern cooking method of sauce making in a skillet. Basically, any sauce made in a skillet was gravy. It didn’t matter if it was sweet or savory as long as it’s from the skillet, it’s gravy!
Chocolate Gravy vs Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Now I know most of you might mistake today’s recipe with chocolate fudge sauce, I don’t blame you. They do sound alike and, for the untrained, might taste the same. However, there is one difference that you can’t miss out on; thickness in consistency. You don’t need professional training to know the difference between the two. Hot chocolate fudge is thicker and heavy and is often used as a filling, topping, or spread. You can normally see this in donuts or as an ice cream topping Chocolate Gravy, on the other hand, is a lighter and more pourable sauce that has a glazy finish. It has a rich consistency which is great for topping treats because it’s thick enough to not be absorbed immediately. This is great especially if you don’t like soggy biscuits.
Recipe Ingredients and Variations
It only takes a few ingredients to make your baked treat extra awesome. This awesome chocolatey mixture is made of a handful of simple ingredients. You won’t even have to exert much effort to make this delicious chocolate sauce. All you’ll need for this recipe are:
Cocoa Powder All-purpose Flour Granulated Sugar Salt Evaporated Milk (Check this homemade recipe HERE) Unsalted Butter Vanilla Extract (This easy recipe should help you make your own from scratch.)
Substitutions
Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions
This tip will surely save you time! When you reach that perfect thickness in the consistency, wait for it to cool down to room temperature. Place the mixture in an airtight container and place it in a cool and draft-free place. This will last for about two weeks refrigerated.
How to Reheat
Ways to Serve It
This recipe is versatile when it comes to serving different dishes. In the southern states, this mixture is mainly used as a topping for these Flaky Homemade Biscuits or it’s bigger counterpart – Cathead Biscuits (recipe coming SOON). Once you pour this mixture on your treats, get ready to be swoon over with chocolate-covered biscuits! This southern chocolate gravy can also be used as a dip. If your biscuits are bite-sized such as these Angel Biscuits, you can submerge them in the sauce. This will give you a total chocolatey experience!
More Southern Breakfast Recipes
Southern Style Fried Potatoes Chicken and Waffles Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
How to Make Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until fully mixed. Slowly stir in the evaporated milk into the flour mixture until fully combined.
Pour into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. As soon as it boils, reduce the heat and continue cooking until it’s smooth and thick like a gravy, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract into the mixture until the butter is melted. Serve immediately with these Flaky Biscuits HERE, or its bigger counterpart – Cathead Biscuits (recipe coming up soon). Click this LINK HERE for the Flaky Homemade Biscuits Recipe.
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