Vanilla Sauce
This easy stovetop Vanilla Sauce comes together in under 10 minutes with just five ingredients! Smooth, creamy, and deliciously sweet, it’s the perfect finishing touch to elevate any dessert.
Servings: 12 servings
Cost: $3.42
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5–8 minutes or until the mixture thickens up and comes to a full boil.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to slightly cool (stir frequently). Stir in the vanilla. Serve over your favorite breakfast or dessert!
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Notes
Storage: Store Vanilla Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Let it cool completely before storing. For best results, gently warm it before serving, especially if it has thickened from the cold.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg