Delicious Vanilla Sauce
Elevate your desserts with this creamy and luxurious Delicious Vanilla Sauce, a classic custard-style recipe that’s as versatile as it is indulgent. Made with whole milk, rich egg yolks, and a touch of butter, this silky sauce is thickened to perfection with cornstarch and infused with pure vanilla extract for an irresistible flavor. Perfect as a warm drizzle over bread pudding, a chilled topping for fresh fruit, or a decadent companion to cakes and pastries, this homemade vanilla sauce is quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. With its smooth texture and delicate sweetness, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe for adding a gourmet touch to your favorite desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the milk begins to steam. Do not let the mixture boil.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
Slowly ladle about 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking continuously.
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a full boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps, if necessary.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving warm, or refrigerate it until chilled. Stir before serving to restore its silky texture.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 213 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
