Start your day in the sweetest way: with this chocolate gravy recipe!
What Is Chocolate Gravy?
Chocolate gravy is a sweet sauce made with flour, fat, cocoa powder, and sugar. It’s commonly served for breakfast over biscuits in the Appalachian Mountains.
How to Make Chocolate Gravy
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade chocolate gravy recipe:
- Whisk the dry ingredients together, then whisk in the milk.
- Cook on the stove until the gravy is thickened.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla.
What to Do With Chocolate Gravy
For a burst of savory flavor, stir in crumbled bacon toward the end of cooking. Serve the chocolate gravy over your favorite homemade biscuit recipe. Here are a few top-rated ideas:
For more inspiration, explore our collection of 25 Homemade Biscuit Recipes to Make From Scratch.
How to Store Chocolate Gravy
Though this chocolate gravy is best when it’s enjoyed fresh, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the gravy gently in the microwave or on the stove.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“Made this with drop biscuits for breakfast and it was enjoyed by the whole family,” according to Alicia DeMan. “Would definitely make it again!”
“Easy to make, delightful to eat,” says Tom_G. “I think next time I'll add a little Mexican cinnamon.”
“Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top of the biscuits before baking for added flavor,” suggests Audrey Frey-brooks.
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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¾ cup white sugar
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¼ cup cocoa
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Whisk sugar, cocoa, and flour in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
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Pour in milk and whisk until well combined.
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Transfer mixture to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until it thickens to a gravy consistency, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
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Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 91 | Calories |
| 2g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 91 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 24mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 51mg | 4% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 92mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
