Brandy Sauce (for Christmas Pudding and Other Sweets)

Name: Brandy Sauce (for Christmas Pudding and Other Sweets)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 oz
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; 4 oz heavy whipping cream; 2 Tbsp sugar; 2 Tbsp brandy

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 oz
Calories
83 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
British, Scottish

Brandy Sauce (for Christmas Pudding and Other Sweets)

Opal Clark

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A rich brandy sauce that's perfect to serve on Christmas pudding or other desserts.

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Ingredients

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2 egg yolks preferably organic
4 oz heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp brandy good quality, as desired (I recommend 2 Tbsp)

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Instructions

Whisk the egg yolks, cream and sugar in a pot over low heat. Do not stop whisking and keep the heat low so that the custard doesn't curdle. (Don't worry if it does, there's an easy fix-see notes.)
Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes a sauce. Add the brandy to your liking, from two teaspoonfuls to two tablespoonfuls (or more), but be careful not to add too much brandy or the sauce will become too runny. I used two tablespoonfuls.
Whisk well so that the sauce is completely smooth. Pour into a serving jug to pour over the Christmas pudding before it's cut into pieces, which makes for a beautiful presentation.
Alternatively, it may be more practical to cut slices of the Christmas pudding, and place in bowls, then pour the sauce over the top. I'd recommend this if you won't be finishing the entire pudding in one go.

Notes

If you want to serve this to young children, remove some and add a drop of vanilla.
If you did happen to get any lumps or curdled sauce, simply use an immersion blender, or small blender to make the sauce smooth (I won't tell!) I've never had it happen with custard, so if you follow my directions, you won't need the blender.
If you want to serve this to young children, remove some and add a drop of vanilla.
You can also use this sauce for other desserts, such as bread and butter pudding, topping ice cream, cakes or even pies.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 273IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8oz

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	83kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	65mg	22%
Sodium	6mg	0%
Potassium	19mg	0%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	273IU	5%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	15mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%