If you lived in the South and want to know how to make chocolate gravy with biscuits we have an easy recipe for you. This is my Grandmothers recipe she made every weekend and passed on to me. Let me share her tips and tricks for success.
I came back from a trip to Georgia and had this for brunch at a restaurant. My kids loved it and I had to tell them the stories of going to my Grammy’s house and how she used to make this for me with Bisquick biscuits. They urged me to make it for them when we got home and they now want it every Saturday.
Ok so you normally probably think of this sauce as something that would be savory. A food that smothers meat, but there are so many other varieties out there. We will make you a believer too. If you have only made something like Turkey Neck Gravy during the holidays, think outside of the box with this one because you’re in for a treat.
It’s really a sweet sauce you can make deeper depending on the type of cocoa powder you choose. Hershey’s has a few variations including regular, milk or dark chocolate which is a bit more bitter but higher in cocoa content. Use regular cow’s milk, almond or coconut milk makes this even sweeter.
What is chocolate gravy?
This is a Southern American breakfast dish that’s as indulgent as it sounds. It’s not actually a gravy in the traditional sense but rather a thick, rich, chocolate flavored sauce that’s typically served over Deep Fried Biscuits.
A sweet concoction is a beloved comfort food in the Southern United States, particularly in states like Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. When making it at home you can adjust it to your tastebuds which is great. Some love a bit of heat too with red pepper flakes!
How do you make homemade gravy smooth?
The preparation involves combining these ingredients in a saucepan and cooking them over medium heat while constantly stirring until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency. It’s important to stir continuously to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, velvety sauce. A whisk is handy to have in this case. A faster method is Melting Chocolate Chips in Microwave but in my experience stovetop is creamier.
Variations and Substitutions
You see here that we made this on the stove. You could use the saute function like we did with our pressure cooker gravy if you wanted to use a countertop appliance instead. If you wanted to make this sweeter version to make Slow Cooker Biscuits and Gravy you would need to combine and heat just until smooth and pour in while plopping biscuit dough on the top to cook low and slow that way.
Dairy Free (Option)
If you need a lactose free way to make this, Vegan Gravy and use your dairy free milk products to make Biscuits with Jiffy Mix to serve together. I have done this with coconut milk and Country Crock has a vegan plant based butter stick offered at the grocery store which is great too. Just remember to whisk consistently and remove once everything is thickened and melted together.
Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy Recipe
Equipment
- 1 pan
- 2 bowls
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 1 batch homemade biscuits
Chocolate Gravy
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cup milk, or dairy free alternative
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- First start on your homemade biscuits, linked above, make Crisco Biscuits or make Bisquick biscuits with directions on back of the box. While they are baking make gravy by;
- In a medium sized saucepan or pot add the sugar, cocoa powder, salt and flour, whisking together until most clumps are gone. Add in the milk and turn the heat on medium.
- Whisk together and the mixture will begin to look like a hot chocolate. Continuously whisk over the heat and as it begins to boil, the chocolate sauce will thicken.
- Stir for about 5-8 minutes or until the chocolate mixture has become similar to the consistency of gravy Take off the heat and add the butter and vanilla extract, mixing until melted. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Why is my chocolate gravy not thickening?
If you think it isn’t thick enough, you can make a slurry by mixing a teaspoon of cornstarch or flour with a small amount of water, then whisk it in while it’s simmering. Remember that as it sits and cools the consistency will change as well. The colder it gets the thicker it will become so I wouldn’t add much if anything.
So when it comes to this classic comfort food, realize that Onion Gravy Recipe isn’t the only option to smother your favorite dishes. 😉
What to Serve with Chocolate Gravy
Once this is ready, it can be served warm over freshly baked breads or on Nutella Bread is delish. The contrast of the warm, sweet, chocolatey sauce against the tender, flaky biscuits creates a delightful and comforting breakfast or brunch dish. Some people also enjoy adding a dollop of butter or a few pieces of crispy bacon to enhance the flavor.
If you are going to make cake mix brownies or savory baked goods to serve this with do so beforehand. This doesn’t take too long so that should be done and resting when you start this so it will be ready at the same time. Enjoy over freshly baked buttermilk biscuit recipe of your own or I have linked above to two of our favorites here within this post too.
Can you make chocolate gravy without cocoa powder?
Yes you can. You would follow the instructions listed below to combine the ingredients in a pan on the stove using chocolate chips and flour instead of cocoa powder. You’d need to stir consistently to ensure everything is melted and smooth with the following ingredients;
1. 1 cup sugar is used to make it sweet
2. 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening)
3. 1/4 teaspoon salt actually enhances the sweetness
4. 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk works best for creaminess)
5. 1 cup chocolate chips or about 6 ounces of baking chocolate (semisweet or bittersweet, depending on your preference)
6. 2 tablespoons butter or you could use a dairy free alternative
