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Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy is a warm, velvety cocoa sauce with a nostalgic charm, perfect for drizzling over fresh biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. This old-fashioned favorite transforms any breakfast into a comforting indulgence.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This chocolate gravy is rich yet light, sweet yet balanced, and it’s ready in under 15 minutes. It’s the perfect way to turn a simple breakfast into something memorable, without requiring any complicated techniques or ingredients.

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

Chocolate for breakfast may sound indulgent, but in many Southern kitchens, it’s tradition. This Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy Bliss captures that heritage in a silky, cocoa-infused sauce that’s perfect for pouring generously over warm, fluffy biscuits.

The charm of chocolate gravy lies in its balance — it’s sweet but not overpowering, thick but still pourable, rich yet familiar. Made with pantry staples, it’s one of those recipes that can be whipped up anytime the craving strikes.

The cocoa powder brings depth, while sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. A small amount of flour thickens the mixture to the perfect gravy-like consistency, ensuring it coats every bite without feeling heavy.

Milk serves as the liquid base, creating a creamy texture and allowing the cocoa flavor to bloom as it heats. As the mixture simmers, the flavors meld into a smooth, comforting sauce.

A touch of butter at the end adds silkiness, while vanilla rounds out the flavor profile with warmth and complexity. The result is a gravy that feels luxurious yet approachable.

In the South, chocolate gravy is often paired with biscuits, but it’s just as good over pancakes, waffles, or even slices of pound cake. Its versatility makes it a great recipe to keep in your repertoire.

This is a dish that appeals to all ages. Kids love its sweetness, adults appreciate its nostalgia, and everyone enjoys the way it elevates an ordinary breakfast.

Making chocolate gravy is straightforward, but the key to success is constant whisking. This prevents lumps and ensures the sauce turns out silky-smooth every time.

It’s also easy to adjust to your taste. If you prefer a richer flavor, add a bit more cocoa; for a lighter sauce, increase the milk slightly.

Chocolate gravy is best served warm, ideally right after cooking. However, it can be made ahead and gently reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk to restore its consistency.

Its quick preparation time makes it ideal for both leisurely weekend breakfasts and special occasions. Whether you’re hosting guests or just treating yourself, it’s always a welcome surprise.

And perhaps most importantly, this recipe is a reminder that a little bit of sweetness in the morning can make the whole day brighter.

Servings

6 servings

Time

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and flour until no lumps remain.
2. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
3. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens to a gravy consistency, about 7–10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until melted and smooth.
5. Serve warm over biscuits, pancakes, waffles, or your favorite breakfast bread.

Tips

• Sift cocoa and flour before mixing for an extra-smooth sauce.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
• Keep heat moderate to prevent scorching the milk.