But on even more rare occasions, Mama would break out the chocolate gravy.

Maybe it was for a birthday, or maybe she was feeling a little generous that Sunday morning.

No matter the reason, chocolate gravy wasn’t a treat to miss.

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy ready to serve with biscuits

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Learn how to make chocolate gravy, and serve it over a batch of your favoritebuttermilk biscuits.

You wait until the very end to drop in the butter, ensuring a buttery, smooth finish.

What Is Chocolate Gravy Made of?

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy ingredients

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To make this gravy, you’ll need:

An optional addition?

Consider adding a splash of vanilla at the end of cooking for extra flavor.

How To Make Chocolate Gravy

This recipe comes together in under 15 minutes.

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy sifting together the dry ingredients

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Just like with traditional gravy, the texture can be easily adjusted.

Reheat in a small pot over low heat or in the microwave until warm.

Add milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy adding the milk

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(Be cautious of overcooking gravy on edges of skillet.)

Stir in butter:

Remove skillet from heat, and stir in butter until melted.

Pour gravy through a wire mesh strainer into a bowl if any clumps are visible.

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy adding the butter

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Serve immediately over biscuits.

Southern Living Chocolate Gravy after butter has been added

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Southern Living Chocolate Gravy served on biscuits

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