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Creamy Vanilla Sauce Recipe
This vanilla sauce is perfect for drizzling over cakes, puddings, fresh berries, or even breakfast treats like pancakes and waffles.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract for variation
Instructions
- Mix the cornstarch and sugar: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and granulated sugar. This helps prevent lumps when you add it to the cream.
- Heat the cream: In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Whisk in the sugar mixture: Gradually add the sugar and cornstarch mixture to the warm cream, whisking constantly to avoid clumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the butter: Once the sauce thickens, lower the heat and whisk in the butter, allowing it to melt completely into the sauce.
- Add the vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist).
- Cool slightly and serve: Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.
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Notes
- Whisk Constantly: To avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy texture, whisk continuously while adding the sugar and cornstarch mixture to the cream.
- Simmer, Don’t Boil: Keep the heat low to medium and avoid boiling, which can cause the sauce to curdle or become too thick.
- Use Quality Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste gives the best flavor. Avoid imitation vanilla for a richer, more aromatic sauce.
- Adjust Thickness: If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a little extra cream or milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.01g
(0%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
408IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.03mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.