Best 8 Easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipes

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Chocolate syrup holds a special place in the culinary world, serving as an indispensable ingredient in many beloved desserts, beverages, and sweet treats. While store-bought chocolate syrup offers convenience, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of crafting your own homemade version. Not only is it a fun and rewarding process, but it also allows you to customize the flavor and texture to your liking. With this guide, we'll walk you through the simple steps of creating easy and delicious homemade chocolate syrup using pantry staples and a few kitchen essentials.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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This rich, dark chocolate syrup is better than Hershey's! With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes, you'll have your own homemade chocolate syrup. Recipe as written makes a nice dark chocolate version; add more sugar for a sweeter sauce.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     sauce

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until blended. Add the water and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and whisk over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Continue boiling until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. The mixture will still be fairly thin (it thickens to a syrup-like consistency once cool). Taste and stir in additional salt until dissolved, up to 1/4 teaspoon, if desired.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool. Taste again. If it's not sweet enough for you, add a bit more sugar and stir in the warm syrup until dissolved.
  • Store syrup in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. The syrup should keep, refrigerated, for at least a month.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 126 kcal, Sugar 25 g, Sodium 149 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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This homemade chocolate syrup is just as good as you-know-who's, and a LOT cheaper. Serving size is 1 Tablespoon

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 2 cups, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 dash salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir together.
  • Boil 2-5 minutes, stirring rapidly, until sauce begins to thicken.
  • This must be stored in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5.8, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.5

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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Three ingredients and a microwave are all you need to have delicious, homemade chocolate milk, mochas or sundaes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate, honey and 1/3 cup water in a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Cool. Stir into warm or cold milk or coffee.

EASY CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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This recipe is not only easy to make, it's delicious and beats buying chocolate syrup. We farm in partnership with my husband's parents-this recipe is my mother-in-law's.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa. Add water; bring to a boil. Add vanilla. Chill. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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This is my step-mom's syrup recipe, and everyone says it's better than Hershey's! Great on ice cream, in chocolate milk, or drizzled on warm brownies.

Provided by Zen K.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together in a saucepan over low heat; whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir the vanilla into the sauce. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 25.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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For a tasty low-cost treat, try sundaes made with this syrup. I use this microwave recipe so often I have it memorized.-Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and water until smooth. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until the mixture boils, stirring twice. Stir in butter and vanilla until blended. Serve warm over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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If you are a regular buyer of store-bought chocolate sauce, and didn't realize how easy it is to make your own at home, then I hope you give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
1 tiny pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place sugar, flour, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Whisk together to remove lumps.
  • Heat milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
  • Whisk dry ingredients into the milk mixture a little at a time. Increase heat to medium-high until mixture comes to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, turn off heat. Whisk in a pinch of salt.
  • Pour hot over ice cream or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

CHOCOLATE SYRUP



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Chocolate cravings can strike any time. Since this syrup will keep in the refrigerator for three months, you'll always be ready. Drizzle it over ice cream or cake, or mix it into hot or cold beverages. To make a mocha version, replace the water in the recipe with strong black coffee.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 61 percent cacao, chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring cocoa powder and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until it has melted. Pour through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in vanilla. Let cool 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will directly impact the taste of your syrup. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overheat the chocolate: Overheating the chocolate can cause it to seize and become grainy. Heat the chocolate gently over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add a little bit of salt: Salt can help to balance out the sweetness of the syrup and give it a more complex flavor.
  • Use different types of sweeteners: You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup to sweeten your syrup. Each type of sweetener will give the syrup a slightly different flavor.
  • Experiment with different flavors: You can add different flavors to your syrup, such as vanilla, peppermint, or chili powder. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Homemade chocolate syrup is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts and drinks. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious chocolate syrup that will impress your friends and family.

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