Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits – A Sweet Surprise
I first discovered chocolate gravy and biscuits the moment I stepped foot in Arkansas. The Ozark Mountain region proudly claims it, and I can confirm—every grandma around here has her own treasured version. At first, the idea of gravy made with chocolate sounded a little strange. But once you get past that initial hesitation, you might just find it’s something special.
When I mentioned I’d never tried it, my coworkers practically fought over who’d be the first to make it for me. And I’ll admit—I happily went back for seconds. This dish is beloved here, it is a true Arkansas Original.
Gravy… but not Gravy
Chocolate gravy isn’t gravy in the traditional sense—there’s no rendered fat involved. It’s more of a rich, sweet sauce, thickened until it reaches that familiar gravy-like consistency. It gets its name from how it’s served warm at breakfast, poured generously over fresh biscuits. It often sits alongside bacon, sausage, or eggs—just like any other hearty country breakfast.
If you’re struggling to imagine it, think of how maple syrup sweetens a stack of pancakes. Same idea, just a Southern twist. So—are you ready yet? Print
Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
Sweet chocolate, thickened to the consistency of gravy – on biscuits!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 TBL AP flour
- 1–1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 TBL unsalted butter
- 4–6 biscuits
Instructions
- Whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large saucepan
- Add the milk and slowly whisk to combine thoroughly
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until slightly thickened like gravy, about 10 minutes
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and butter until the butter is melted and well incorporated
- Serve immediately over hot biscuits