Cocoa Syrup
Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and velvety homemade cocoa syrup, a versatile topping perfect for elevating your favorite desserts and beverages. Made with simple pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and yields a decadent syrup ideal for drizzling over ice cream, stirring into milk for instant hot chocolate, or enhancing the flavor of your morning coffee. Its silky texture and deep chocolate flavor make it a must-have addition to your kitchen. Best of all, this cocoa syrup is easy to store in the fridge for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy its sweet charm whenever cravings strike!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
Step 2
Gradually pour in the water while continuously whisking to create a smooth mixture.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the syrup thickens slightly.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Let the syrup cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a clean, airtight container.
Step 7
Store the cocoa syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat slightly if it thickens too much before use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (682.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1345.3 |
| Total Fat 33.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 147.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 348.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 85.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 205.3g | |
| Protein 47.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 300.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3628.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories