Chocolate Syrup and Ice Cream

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with is one of my favorite desserts, especially after dinner. is not added just to ice cream alone, it is added to other foods as well. A good example is various cakes, and other chocolate desserts. Chocolate syrup gives you the umph that us chocaholics crave. The basic ingredients for chocolate syrup are cocoa powder, corn syrup, sugar, starches, and various flavorings.

There are a variety of chocolate syrup available in the market. If you are not satisfied with by one off the shelf at your locate store, you can make your own. Bosco Chocolate Syrup is one such brand of chocolate syrup. The company was founded in 1928, and is based in New Jersey. Chocolate Syrup is also in demand in Western Europe. is another brand. It is made by H. Fox & Company in Brooklyn, New York since 1895. Their product is most associated with the egg cream fountain beverage. Other famous brands include , and .

You can also use chocolate syrup as an ingredient in and beverages. There are hundreds of beverages chocolate syrup as an ingredient.

If you want to make your own chocolate syrup below is a simple recipe

1-1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. sifted unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
Few grains salt
1 c. water
2 tsp. vanilla



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In large pot, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whip thoroughly to mix well. add water slowly and gradually as necessary, use the whisk to stir throughly and not beat. Set the temperature to medium heat; stir frequently until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for three minutes, stirring frequently and reduce heat if syrup is about to boil over. Remove from heat; pour into heatproof liquid measuring in a container with capacity of 3 cups. Cool briefly, then chill in refrigerator. Strain through fine strainer into container with at least 2 1/2 cup capacity. Stir in vanilla. Store it covered, in refrigerator.


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