Paula Deen Chocolate Gravy Recipe
Have you ever tried a Paula Deen Chocolate Gravy Recipe? It is a true Southern classic.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 Tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Whisk the sugar and cocoa in your saucepan. Add the flour to the dry mixture now. Stir them until they are well combined and even.
- Pour the milk into the pan very slowly. Whisk constantly to avoid making any lumps. Keep the mixture smooth as you add the liquid.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Stir the mixture without stopping for several minutes. This prevents the bottom from burning or sticking.
- Wait for the gravy to begin to thicken. It should look like a warm chocolate pudding. This usually takes about seven to ten minutes total.
- Remove the pan from the heat source immediately. Stir in the butter and the vanilla extract now. Watch the butter melt into the dark chocolate.
Notes
- Whisk the dry ingredients first to remove large lumps.
- Cook the gravy over low heat to avoid scorching.
- Add a pinch of salt to boost the chocolate.
- Use whole milk for the most authentic Southern texture.
- Stir constantly until the gravy coats the back spoon.
- Serve the gravy immediately while it is still steaming.