Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my sugar free chocolate syrup recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Storage Instructions
While I prefer this sugar free chocolate syrup made fresh, you can store it in the refrigerator for about a week. Like I mentioned above, it will solidify when cold. I just heat it gently over low heat to make it pourable again. I don’t recommend freezing it, as the dairy base will separate.
Be careful not to overheat the cream. Heat the cream just enough to dissolve the powdered Besti. Don’t let it boil, as overheating can cause it to scorch or curdle. I find that medium heat for 2-3 minutes works perfectly, but the time can vary a bit depending on your stove and the pan you use. Adjust the consistency to your liking. You can easily make this thinner like a syrup or thicker like a chocolate sauce. Mine is more like a syrup, but if you want it thicker, you can throw in more chocolate chips. If you want to thin it out more, just stir in a little more cream at the end. Enjoy right away, while still warm. Since my sugar free chocolate syrup uses real chocolate, it will start to solidify as it cools. The texture is best fresh, right after you make it. If you plan to use it at room temperature, I recommend adding extra cream before it cools — it will look very thin, but will still thicken as it cools.
Ways To Use It
Looking for fun ways to enjoy your sugar free chocolate syrup? Here are some ways I like to use it:
Ice Cream – Drizzle it over keto ice cream (pictured above), protein ice cream, or almond milk ice cream. It’s also amazing over frozen yogurt. Desserts – Add even more chocolate to your favorite desserts! I like to add a drizzle to my sugar free cheesecake, but it adds a decadent upgrade to keto brownies and chocolate mousse, too! For a quick fix, make my low carb mug brownie. Hot Drinks – Stir this into your bulletproof coffee to make it taste like a mocha! When I want something extra decadent, I top my keto hot chocolate with sugar free whipped cream and a drizzle of this sugar free chocolate syrup. Cold Drinks – My husband loves it drizzled on his peanut butter chocolate smoothies. You can also blend it into a low carb milkshake for a tasty treat. Chocolate Milk – I’ve made a sugar free chocolate milk recipe using cocoa powder, but honestly, it’s even easier to stir this syrup into your favorite milk. Breakfast – My keto pancakes feel like dessert when I drizzle this chocolate syrup over them! You can also do the same with chaffles, almond flour pancakes, or low carb french toast.
Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email. Years later, I’m still pinching myself that I get to make these sweeteners. Creating products has been one of the most challenging endeavors of my life, but also one of the most satisfying. Not only do they make my own life easier and more tasty, hearing your stories about how they help you are the reason I do what I do. Have you tried Besti before? What is your favorite way to use it? Let me know in the comments below!
