Rich glossy chocolate syrup drizzle (Printable View)
Glossy chocolate syrup ideal for drizzling over desserts and fresh fruit in minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup water
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
02 - Add the water and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
04 - Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until the syrup thickens slightly.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
06 - Let the syrup cool slightly; it will thicken further as it cools. Transfer into a clean jar or squeeze bottle and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's ready in ten minutes, yet tastes like you've been simmering chocolate all morning
- You probably have every ingredient in your pantry right now—no special shopping required
- Once you taste homemade syrup, store-bought versions never quite measure up again
02 -
- Don't walk away while it's simmering. A watched pot of chocolate syrup is a happy pot—constant stirring prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
- The syrup will thicken more as it cools, so if it looks slightly thin when you remove it from the heat, that's exactly right. Overcooking creates a fudgy consistency that won't drizzle properly.
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- For an extra-rich version that tastes indulgent, add one tablespoon of espresso powder dissolved in the water before you start cooking—this deepens the chocolate flavor in a way that makes people ask for your secret.
- If your syrup seizes or becomes grainy, don't panic. Add a tablespoon of hot water and whisk gently over low heat until it becomes silky again—sometimes even our mistakes can be rescued with patience.