Brandy Sauce
Velvety, rich, and irresistibly indulgent, this homemade Brandy Sauce is the perfect finishing touch for your holiday desserts. Crafted from a harmonious blend of creamy butter, luxurious heavy cream, and a generous splash of brandy, this sauce is both delightfully smooth and bursting with flavor. A hint of vanilla and optional nutmeg garnish elevate its warmth, making it the ideal accompaniment to classics like Christmas pudding, fruitcake, or bread pudding. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication, ensuring it stars on your festive table. Serve it warm and let its decadent flavors transform your desserts into showstopping treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 25 grams all-purpose flour
- 300 milliliters whole milk
- 50 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place a medium-sized saucepan over low heat and melt the unsalted butter.
Add the all-purpose flour to the pan and whisk continuously to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the mixture doesn't brown.
Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
Add the heavy cream and granulated sugar to the pan, stirring well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly stir in the brandy and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
Return the pan to low heat for another 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, but do not allow the sauce to boil as this may burn off the brandy flavor.
Taste and adjust sweetness or add more brandy, if desired. Optionally, sprinkle ground nutmeg over the sauce for a touch of spice.
Serve the brandy sauce warm over your favorite dessert and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.2 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 513 mg | 11% | |
*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.
