Description
Indulge in a classic Southern comfort dish with this recipe for Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits. Rich, velvety chocolate gravy served over warm, flaky biscuits makes for a delightful breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Gravy:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the Biscuits (or use store-bought):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Make the Biscuits: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until combined. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, gently knead 2–3 times, and pat into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Make the Chocolate Gravy: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a gravy consistency (about 8–10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until melted and smooth.
- Serve: Serve the warm biscuits split open and generously topped with chocolate gravy.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half in place of milk.
- This Southern comfort classic also works well with sweetened whipped cream or sliced bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
