Bourbon Sauce for Bread Pudding and Bread Pudding Souffl
Elevate your dessert game with this rich and velvety Bourbon Sauce, the ultimate topping for classic bread pudding and indulgent bread pudding soufflé. This decadent sauce blends the luxurious flavors of melted butter, heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla with the warm, caramel-like kick of bourbon, creating a luscious finish that takes your desserts to the next level. With just five minutes of prep and a quick simmer on the stovetop, this easy-to-make sauce achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and depth, highlighted by a pinch of kosher salt that enhances every bite. Whether you drizzle it generously over comforting bread pudding or use it to top other treats like ice cream or pound cake, this bourbon sauce is sure to impress. Easy to make, utterly irresistible, and perfect for any occasion, this recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers seeking a gourmet touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Bourbon
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
Once the butter has melted, add the granulated sugar and whisk until combined and smooth.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to whisk. The mixture may bubble slightly—keep stirring to prevent any lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce should thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract, bourbon, and kosher salt. Adjust the bourbon quantity to taste, if desired.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Drizzle the warm bourbon sauce over bread pudding, bread pudding soufflé, or any dessert of your choice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, and gently reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.0 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.0 g | 570% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
