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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Servings: 12
Cook Time: 5 minutes
cooling time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Sandy Coughlin
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Skip the store-bought stuff - this rich Homemade Chocolate Syrup comes together in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Silky smooth and perfectly pourable, it's the secret to better desserts, treats, and more.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine water, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt together in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Whisk constantly until the mixture starts to thicken and then turn down to simmer for a few minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Allow the syrup to cool.
  • Serve the syrup warm or pour it in a bottle to keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Sandy’s tips:

  • Storage: Store this homemade chocolate syrup in a syrup bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It will have a shorter shelf life compared to store-bought chocolate syrup since it doesn’t include any preservatives. I never find this to be an issue since it’s always used up so quickly anyway!
  • Freezing: This homemade chocolate syrup will freeze for up to 3 months, becoming thicker in consistency. To serve, simply thaw the bottle in the refrigerator overnight or place it in a bowl of warm water, then shake or stir well to regain its smooth, pourable consistency. 
  • Reheat: This homemade chocolate syrup is delicious whether served warm or cold. If you want to reheat stored chocolate syrup, warm it on the stovetop in a saucepan for about 5 minutes on low heat, stirring regularly. Or, microwave for about 5-10 seconds at a time until warm.
  • Store in a squeeze bottle: For the easiest serving, pour the cooled syrup into a plastic squeeze bottle (using a funnel helps). This makes it simple to drizzle over ice cream or other foods without making a mess.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 60kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg