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Homemade Chocolate Syrup
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This is an easy cream-free recipe for making chocolate syrup. Use it over your favorite dessert, waffles, in cocktails, or anywhere you want a splash of chocolate.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high heat for 4 minutes or until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir the mixture twice during the cooking time.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter has melted.
Use immediately as a warm chocolate sauce or let cool completely and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The sauce can be used cold or reheated gently in the microwave (microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring as needed, until it reaches the desired temperature).
common recipe questions
Can I use a sugar substitute in this?
You can if it is a heat-safe substitute (some sweeteners become bitter when heated). Follow the directions on the sugar substitute package for how much to use in place of real sugar. Some are a 1 to 1 substitution while others require adjusting the amount.
Can I cook this on the stove top instead of the microwave?
Yes, it's best to do it in a double boiler over simmering, not boiling water. Stir the mixture constantly, then remove the pan from the heat to stir in the butter and vanilla.
How can I make this a thicker syrup?
Either add more cornstarch or use less water. Make the adjustments before adding the butter and vanilla.
nutrition data
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reviews & comments
December 6, 2009
We really like this chocolate syrup. It was nice to find something for my non-dairy girl. I thought it would be fun to play with it so we tried a few things. 1) If you add peanut butter instead of vanilla and butter, it is even better! 2) You can add a little more corn starch and turn it into a non-dairy pudding. 3) We discovered that baking a pie shell and adding a thicker yet version (of course with crunchy peanut butter!) makes a great dessert when everyone else is eating creamy pie/cakes! My kids and hubby LOVED it at Thanksgiving, even though I overcooked it in the microwave! We're having it again tonight for our Christmas tree decorating fun.
June 12, 2009
This does great in a pinch, i.e. you have no cream or milk in the house, but it's easy to notice the lack of cream because of the taste.