Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Chocolate Syrup 3.3 (6) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 3 cups Chocolate cravings can strike any time. Since this syrup will keep in the refrigerator for three months, you'll always be ready. Drizzle it over ice cream or cake, or mix it into hot or cold beverages. To make a mocha version, replace the water in the recipe with strong black coffee. Ingredients ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 2 cups sugar ¼ teaspoon coarse salt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 61 percent cacao, chopped 1 ¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract Directions Bring cocoa powder and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until it has melted. Pour through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in vanilla. Let cool 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. Rate it Print