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Hard Sauce (Brandy Butter)
A traditional Hard Sauce (aka Brandy Butter) that's quick to make and will add richness and flavor to your warm desserts!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) unsalted butter , softened but not liquid
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar (aka confectioner's sugar)
- 2 tablespoons brandy (can substitute rum, cognac, sherry, whiskey), **non-alcoholic version: use 1 teaspoon imitation rum extract or simply omit it for a vanilla-infused hard sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract (optional but we like to include it)
- **for flavor variations see blog post above
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl and beat for several minutes until pale and fluffy.Add the sugar and continue to beat until smooth. Avoid over-beating otherwise the brandy butter will become oily.Add the brandy one tablespoon at a time, beating between additions, along with the vanilla. Beat just until combined.Cover and refrigerate the hard sauce for at least two hours before serving, preferably overnight or maximum flavor. Remove it from the fridge at least a couple of hours before serving so it can come to room temp. The texture should be soft and spreadable. To store it keep it in the fridge where it will last for several months.
- Makes a little over 1 cup or about 10 servings.To serve spread it or place a dollop on hot desserts such as steamed pudding (including our traditional Christmas pudding), mincemeat pie, bread pudding, fruitcake, gingerbread, cobblers, crisps, and pies.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
284IU
(6%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.