Arkansas Chocolate Gravy
Silky, rich, and perfectly chocolatey, this homemade Arkansas chocolate gravy is easy to make with simple pantry staples. Pour it over hot biscuits, French toast, or pound cake for a comforting Southern breakfast that's guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet or medium saucepan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar adjust for sweetness
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter.(6 tablespoons butter)
- Whisk in the dry ingredients—cocoa powder, flour, and sugar—until smooth.(¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup flour, ½ cup sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt)
- Gradually pour in whole milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.(2 cups milk)
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.(1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- Serve warm over hot biscuits, French toast, or even a slice of pound cake.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Stir constantly while adding milk to prevent lumps.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you like it sweeter or more chocolate-forward.
- If the gravy thickens too much, add a splash of milk and stir until smooth.