Sugar-Free Classic Vanilla Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this *Sugar-Free Classic Vanilla Sauce*, a guilt-free twist on a timeless dessert topping. Made with smooth unsweetened almond milk, the natural sweetness of xylitol (or your favorite sugar substitute), and the richness of egg yolks, this sauce is both luxurious and light. Perfectly thickened with cornstarch and infused with the warm essence of pure vanilla, it’s a versatile companion to elevate cakes, pies, bread pudding, or even fresh fruit. With just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this easy homemade vanilla sauce is not only sugar-free but also velvety, buttery, and irresistibly delicious whether served warm or chilled. Ideal for those looking for indulgence without the sugar, it’s your new go-to recipe for comfort desserts or elegant dinner parties.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup xylitol (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened almond milk and xylitol. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the xylitol.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth and pale.
Once the almond milk mixture is simmering, slowly temper the egg yolk mixture by adding a ladleful of the hot milk mixture to it while whisking constantly. This prevents the eggs from curdling.
Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot almond milk, whisking constantly.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, around 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, unsalted butter, and salt, mixing until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Transfer the vanilla sauce to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and allow it to cool. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 616 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 618 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*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.
