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A clear glass jar filled with viscous, reflective Homemade Chocolate Syrup with a silver spoon resting inside.

Homemade Chocolate Syrup: The Ultimate Glossy 5-Ingredient Recipe

This Homemade Chocolate Syrup is a thick, glossy, and dark mahogany sauce made with fine cocoa powder. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream or desserts, it features a highly reflective surface and rich, professional flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Course: Desserts, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder Fine, high-quality
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water Cold
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Small heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • 1 Balloon whisk
  • 1 Clear glass heritage-style jar For storage

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the fine unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until no large lumps remain.
  2. Slowly whisk in the cold water until the mixture is a smooth, matte brown liquid.
  3. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the syrup is glossy and thick enough to ribbon off a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour into a clear glass jar and allow to cool. The syrup will thicken significantly as it reaches room temperature.

Notes

For a darker color, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
If the syrup becomes too thick in the fridge, microwave for 10 seconds to restore the viscous ribbon consistency.