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Desserts

Chocolate syrup

A fluid, sweet chocolate sauce of American origin, poured over ice cream, milkshakes, and pancakes. It is made by melting cocoa and sugar in boiling water.

  • 15 min
  • 6 servings
  • Medium
  • Budget-friendly

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

167 kcal per serving

Protein
3.7 g
Carbohydrates
27.6 g
of which sugars
25.8 g
Fat
3.4 g
of which saturated fat
2.1 g
Fiber
4.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Sift the cocoa into a saucepan to avoid lumps.
  2. Add the sugar, salt, and water, then whisk.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until it comes to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring, until you have a smooth, glossy syrup.
  5. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla sugar, and let cool slightly.
  6. Pour into a clean jar. It keeps for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Variations and tips

Creamy chocolate syrup. Stir in the crème fraîche once the syrup is lukewarm for a creamier texture.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.