In this recipe
- Why This Recipe Is Great
- DIY Coffee Syrups: Easy, Tasty, and Fun
- Chocolate Syrup for Coffee Recipe: Make It at Home
- How to Make Thicker Syrup
- Storage Tips
- Tasty Ways to Use Your Syrup
- Vegan and Dairy-Free
- More Recipes
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Why This Recipe Is Great
Looking for chocolate syrup for coffee recipe? We’ve got the perfect one for you! Here’s why you’ll love it:
- You’ll use simple, natural ingredients.
- No high fructose corn syrup like in most store-bought versions.
- No preservatives to worry about.
- You can make just the amount you need.
- It’s easy to store—up to 3 months!
- It only takes 10 minutes to make.
- It’s vegan and dairy-free.
- You can use it for delicious drinks and desserts, like mocha frappuccinos, iced mocha, or even ice cream sundaes.
- And, of course, it’s super delicious!
Cozy, homemade treat—so comforting and rich.
DIY Coffee Syrups: Easy, Tasty, and Fun
When you visit a coffee shop, there’s always something new on the menu. One popular trend is adding syrups. Syrups bring exciting flavors to your coffee or coffee drinks. If you love fruity, nutty, or chocolatey drinks, syrups let you customize your coffee exactly how you like it.
Wondering if you can make syrup at home? A homemade version that’s even more delicious? Yes, you can! It’s super simple. Plus, it makes your morning coffee more flavorful and fun.
You can create a rich chocolate syrup with just a few simple ingredients from the grocery store. Drizzle it over your hot coffee, and you have the quickest dessert ever!
Chocolate Syrup for Coffee Recipe: Make It at Home
Ready to whip up chocolate coffee syrup? It’s super simple, and you only need a few ingredients. Let’s check them out!
Ingredients:
- High-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- Sugar
- Vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- Water
- A pinch of salt (don’t skip this—it balances the flavors perfectly!)
Use granulated sugar instead of maple syrup or other sweeteners. It gives the syrup a thicker consistency. Choose organic cocoa powder and make sure it’s good quality cocoa powder that is free of additives. This will give your chocolate syrup a smooth, rich texture. The addition of cocoa powder with too many additives can cause clumps. So stick with pure, high-quality powder.
Let’s talk about the kitchen equipment you’ll need for this chocolate syrup for coffee recipe.
Equipment:
- Kitchen scale
- Silicone spatula
- Saucepan or small pot with a thick bottom
- Sieve
We love using a silicone spatula because it lets you easily scrape the sides and bottom of the pan. This helps prevent the chocolate syrup from sticking to the pan. But if you have other tools you prefer, feel free to use them!
Now, it’s time to dive in and whip up your own traditional chocolate syrup!
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Start by grabbing a small saucepan or pot with a thick bottom. If you’re making a larger batch of syrup, use a medium saucepan.
Make sure the saucepan is dry. Sift the cocoa powder through a sieve to remove any lumps. We recommend using dark cocoa powder with no sugar or additives.
Next, add the sugar, table salt, and vanilla sugar (if you’re using it). If you’re using vanilla extract, wait for the next step!
Mix everything together with a silicone spatula. It’s the best tool for the job. Look at that— the sugar crystals are coated in cocoa, and it already smells amazing!
Step 2: Add Hot Water
Heat the water slightly to around 50–60°C (120–140°F). It doesn’t need to boil—just warm up. This step is important because cocoa doesn’t dissolve well in cold water.
Pour the warm water into the dry mix. If you’re using vanilla extract, add it now. Combine water and dry ingredients. See how it’s coming together? The sugar dissolves already, even though we haven’t heated the pot yet!
Step 3: Cook the Syrup
It’s time to cook! Place the pot on high heat and stir constantly. Watch closely as the syrup rises quickly on high heat. Look—it’s starting to boil!
Once it’s bubbling, lower the heat to just below medium heat. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes. Continue to stir with your silicone spatula. This helps prevent sticking, and you can easily scrape down the sides. Be careful—it smells so good you might want to taste it already. But it’s hot right now!
Step 4: Cool and Watch It Thicken
Take the pot off the heat and let the homemade syrup cool. Then, pour it into a glass jar or any storage container you prefer. It’s still liquid now, but don’t worry—it will thicken as it cools.
After about two hours in the fridge, check it out. Look at that texture! Perfectly smooth, just the way you want it.
That’s it! Your chocolate syrup for coffee recipe is ready. Now, you can enjoy a rich chocolate kick in your coffee anytime—without the extra cost or heading to a coffee shop.
Need exact measurements? Check them in the recipe card below.
How to Make Thicker Syrup
You can easily adjust this simple recipe to match your taste. After making it the first time, you can tweak the texture. Want a thicker syrup? Or even a thick chocolate sauce? Simply use 10–20g less water. If you want to make hot fudge, adjust the water even further!
Storage Tips
Now that your homemade chocolate syrup recipe is ready let’s talk about how to store it.
Store your syrup in an airtight container, mason jar, or glass bottle in the fridge. At first, it will be quite liquid, but after about two hours in the fridge, it will reach the perfect texture. Don’t store it at room temperature—always keep it in the fridge.
This chocolate syrup lasts up to one month in the fridge. Or up to three months in the freezer. It’s perfect for coffee, but trust us, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!
To store it long-term, pour the syrup into ice cube trays and freeze. Then, transfer the frozen cubes to an airtight container in the freezer. These frozen cubes will last up to three months.
And that’s it! Now, you can easily make and store chocolate syrup for coffee recipe. It’s easy and delicious and better than anything store-bought!
Tasty Ways to Use Your Syrup
This syrup isn’t just for coffee. You can use it to make hot chocolate or chocolate milk.
Drizzle it over pancakes and waffles, and you’ll impress your guests. What could be better than delicious chocolate syrup on classic vanilla ice cream? It’s so simple, yet so tasty! You can also use it as a dipping sauce for fresh fruits. Or a dark chocolate sauce for bananas or apple slices. Or, surprise your friends and family with quick ice cream sundaes!
You can even make an iced mocha with your homemade chocolate syrup. Just combine espresso and syrup. Add milk and ice cubes to a separate glass, then pour in the espresso-syrup mix. Top with whipped cream or frothed milk.
Can’t get enough of mocha frappuccinos from your local coffee shop? Save some money and blend syrup, ice, espresso, and milk into a thick, slushy texture. And you’ll have a homemade mocha frappuccino! You can even add peppermint syrup to make a peppermint mocha. The combination of sweet syrup, chocolate, and peppermint is refreshing and rich. So delicious!
You can also keep it simple and add your syrup to cold brew. You’ll get a mocha flavor and turn your regular brew into a treat!
If you love frothed milk for your coffee drinks, check out our blog posts on how to turn plain milk into a delicious froth! We’ve got tips on frothing milk for warm drinks and frothing cold milk for iced drinks.
So many ways to use your own chocolate syrup! Make a big batch next time, and enjoy it whenever the mood strikes! And what’s your favorite way to enjoy the syrup?
Vegan and Dairy-Free
This chocolate syrup for coffee recipe is dairy-free and vegan. It doesn’t contain any animal products. And the best part? You don’t need any hard-to-find ingredients you have to order online or find at specialty shops. Everything you need you can find at your local store. It’s a simple syrup with simple ingredients.
Many recipes use milk or cream, but we wanted to create a dairy-free chocolate syrup. That’s why we skipped those ingredients.
More Recipes
Now that you know how to make the chocolate syrup for coffee recipe, let’s talk about drinks to drizzle it on! In the summer, iced coffee with milk is perfect. You can freeze espresso in an ice cube tray and add the coffee ice cubes to your drink. Or simply add ice cubes to fresh coffee. Choose the method that works best for you! We have a blog post showing you how to make both.
Do you love sweet dark chocolate but also enjoy white chocolate? Try our white chocolate syrup! It’s a super easy recipe and a great way to add white chocolate flavor to your coffee drinks or desserts. Use it to make white chocolate mochas! Mix espresso and white chocolate syrup. Add milk to a separate glass (we love frothed milk!). Pour the chocolate espresso mix into the milk, and top with your favorite decoration.
Adding sweet dark chocolate or white chocolate syrup to your coffee is like eating chocolate cake. It’s only more energizing, thanks to the caffeine kick. A perfect quick dessert!
Try our cinnamon coffee recipe if you love adding flavor to your coffee and espresso drinks. We’ll show you different ways to do it so you can choose your preferred method. Cinnamon is one of our favorite flavors. Plus, a TikTok trend says cinnamon coffee brings money and prosperity! So why not give it a try?If you’re looking for a dessert with your coffee, check out our carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting. It’s super soft and fluffy, with crunchy nuts and creamy frosting—perfect for any occasion! Or try our apple cake with fresh apples. The buttery sugar crust on top and the soft apples inside are the best part. So worth trying!
Chocolate Syrup for Coffee Recipe: Ready in 10 Minutes
Equipment
- Kitchen scale
- Silicone spatula
- Saucepan or small pot with a thick bottom
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 180 g sugar
- 30 g cocoa powder
- ⅙ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract or vanilla sugar
- 150 g water
Instructions
- Prepare a saucepan or small pot with a thick bottom.
- Sift 30 g of cocoa powder into the saucepan using a sieve. Add 180 g of sugar and ⅙ tsp of salt. If using vanilla sugar, add ½ tsp now. If you use vanilla extract, add it later with the liquid ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients well.
- Add 150 g of hot water (about 50°C or 120–140°F). The water should be warm, not boiling. If using vanilla extract, add ½ tsp now.
- Stir until the dry ingredients dissolve completely.
- Place the saucepan on high heat. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to just below medium. Let it simmer for 3 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent sticking or burning.
- Pour the syrup into a glass, let it cool, and store it in the fridge.
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