Easy Vanilla Dessert Sauce Party Dip
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Vanilla Dessert Sauce Party Dip, a luscious and versatile recipe that's perfect for any gathering! Featuring simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, whole milk, and rich vanilla extract, this creamy dip comes together in just 15 minutes. Its silky texture and subtle sweetness make it an ideal companion for fresh fruit, buttery cookies, salty pretzels, or flaky pastries. Serve it warm for a cozy treat or chilled for a refreshing twist, and don't forget a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance. This crowd-pleasing dessert dip is as easy to make as it is to devour, making it a must-have addition to your party spread or family dessert night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour over medium heat.
Whisk continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuing to whisk, ensuring no lumps form.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it starts to thicken, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a serving bowl.
Optional: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve warm or chilled as a dip for fresh fruit, cookies, pretzels, or pastries. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*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.
