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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

By: Rosemary Published: November 14, 2020 Updated on: July 7, 2021

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This easy to make Homemade Chocolate Syrup is better than store bought. Perfect used as a sauce or enjoyed mixed with hot or cold milk. It makes a delicious Hot Chocolate!

a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream on top and chocolate syrup in the back ground

I would often make this syrup for my kids when they were little. Sometimes instead of serving an espresso to our friends, I would serve a deliciously rich Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream. They had never had hot chocolate before and were extremely impressed!

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  • How to make it
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  • How to store it
  • What can I use it for?
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    • Notes
    • Nutrition

How to make it

In a medium pot whisk together the sifted cocoa, sugar and salt.

whisking the dry ingredients in a pot

Turn on the heat to medium/low and slowly add the cold water, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a boil, continue stirring and boil for 3 minutes. Remove the chocolate syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

before and after the syrup is boiled

Pour into a glass jar, let cool, then close with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate. It should be refrigerated within 2 hours of being made.

Tips for making it

Be sure to sift the cocoa before adding to the pot, cocoa can sometimes be lumpy. It is a good idea to purchase a good quality cocoa it makes for the best syrup. The recipe calls for 1 – 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, I used 1 cup and found it sweet enough. I think if you like it sweeter you could either add more sugar or add about a teaspoon when you make your hot or cold drink.

pouring milk into a cup of chocolate

How to store it

The chocolate syrup should be stored in the fridge, stir well before using. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

What can I use it for?

It makes the perfect topping for ice cream, or even on a slice of cake. You can even warm it up before pouring over your favourite dessert. Use it to make a milk shake or hot chocolate. Add 2 tablespoons of syrup to a cup of milk, whether hot or cold.

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So if you are looking for a quick and easy chocolate syrup then I hope you try this 5 ingredient Homemade Chocolate Syrup and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

a small jug of chocolate syrup with a scoop of cocoa

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    a small jug of chocolate syrup with a scoop of cocoa

    Homemade Chocolate Syrup

    Rosemary Molloy
    This easy to make Homemade Chocolate Syrup is better than store bought. Perfect used as a sauce or enjoyed mixed with hot or cold milk.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 684 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup cocoa (unsweetened, sifted good quality) (100 grams)
    • 1-1 ½ cups granulated sugar (200-300 grams)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup cold water (240 grams)
    • 1-2 teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium pot whisk together the sifted cocoa, sugar and salt, place the pot on low/medium heat and slowly add the water, while whisking continuously , bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes, all the while whisking. The mixture should smooth and start to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into a clean heat proof glass jar or bottle, let cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate. It will thicken while cooling. Enjoy.

    Notes

    To make hot or cold chocolate drink, add 2 tablespoon of syrup for every cup of milk. The syrup can also be warmed to us as a sauce over cakes or ice cream. Stir the syrup before using. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 175gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 301mgPotassium: 655mgFiber: 14gSugar: 151gCalcium: 55mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword chocolate sauce, chocolate syrup, homemade syrup
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      1. Mari says

        April 18, 2021 at 11:29 pm

        5 stars
        It’s my third time making this, it’s just too good <3 thank you for the recipe

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        • Rosemary says

          April 20, 2021 at 6:05 pm

          Hi Mari, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it.

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