Butterscotch Velvet Sauce
Indulge in the silky decadence of homemade Butterscotch Velvet Sauce, a rich and buttery dessert topping that’s as versatile as it is irresistible. Made with just five pantry staples—unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a hint of salt—this luxurious sauce comes together in under 15 minutes. Its deep caramel-like flavor and velvety texture make it the perfect companion for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or warm slices of cake. Easy to prepare and boasting a sophisticated sweetness, this butterscotch sauce will elevate your desserts to new levels of indulgence. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently to enjoy again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, stir in the dark brown sugar. Cook while stirring continuously until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the heavy cream into the mixture, stirring constantly to combine smoothly. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up slightly when the cream is added.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
Let the sauce cool for 5-10 minutes before using. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve the butterscotch velvet sauce over ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or any dessert of your choice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before serving if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*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.
