Creamy Coffee Sauce
Rich, velvety, and bursting with bold flavor, this Creamy Coffee Sauce is the ultimate indulgence for coffee lovers. Made with strong brewed coffee, luscious heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, this decadent sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Its silky texture is achieved by gently thickening the coffee mixture with a cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy finish that's perfect for drizzling. Whether you're pouring it over pancakes, ice cream, or even incorporating it into baked goods, this versatile sauce adds a luxurious espresso-inspired touch to any dessert or breakfast spread. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and easy to store for later, it's a recipe you'll find yourself returning to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml strong brewed coffee
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 15 ml cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brewed coffee, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a smooth slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering coffee mixture while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce over low heat, whisking frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 2–3 minutes.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or flavoring if needed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat gently before use if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*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.
