Vanilla Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Vanilla Sauce
45 min.
6
117kcal

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Indulge in the creamy, luxurious delight of homemade vanilla sauce, a versatile accompaniment that elevates any dessert to new heights! Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this sauce captures the essence of vanilla in every velvety spoonful. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that is both rich in flavor and light in texture, making it a delightful addition to fruits, cakes, or ice cream.

This delightful recipe takes only 45 minutes to prepare and yields six generous servings, each with approximately 117 calories. It’s a wonderful option for those looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply elevate a weeknight dessert. The process of whisking egg yolks and warm milk together creates a smooth, custard-like base that thickens beautifully on the stove. The addition of a hint of liquor is entirely optional, allowing you to customize it to your taste preference.

Once chilled, this vanilla sauce transforms into a refreshing cool treat that complements the richness of desserts while adding a touch of elegance. Whether drizzled over a slice of chocolate cake, served alongside fresh berries, or spooned over creamy panna cotta, this vanilla sauce is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a homemade classic that celebrates the beloved flavor of vanilla!

Ingredients

  •  egg yolk 
  • 2.3 ounces granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons rum 
  • 0.1 teaspoon sea salt fine
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Heat the milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat just until warm. In a bowl, whisk together the yolks, sugar, and salt until slightly thickened and lighter in color. Slowly pour half of the warm milk into the yolkmixture, whisking continuously. Next, pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and thickly coats the back of a spoon. Set a bowl over an ice bath, then strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve set over the bowl.
  2. Add the vanilla and stir until cool. Stir in liquor to taste, then refrigerate for about 2 hours, until completely chilled, before serving.
  3. Taste
  4. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
  5. Baker & Spice, evolved from her involvement in the Portland and Hillsdale farmers' markets. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories117kcal
Protein12.28%
Fat38.48%
Carbs49.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.52
Glycemic Load
8.14
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.5221739702899%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:117.44kcal
5.87%
Fat:4.52g
6.95%
Saturated Fat:1.9g
11.89%
Carbohydrates:13g
4.33%
Net Carbohydrates:13g
4.73%
Sugar:12.72g
14.13%
Cholesterol:134.48mg
44.83%
Sodium:69.88mg
3.04%
Alcohol:1.9g
100%
Alcohol %:3.48%
100%
Protein:3.24g
6.48%
Selenium:7.56µg
10.8%
Phosphorus:88.11mg
8.81%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Vitamin D:1.1µg
7.3%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.2%
Calcium:65.71mg
6.57%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.11%
Vitamin A:238.92IU
4.78%
Folate:17.52µg
4.38%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.35%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.98%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.95%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.2%
Potassium:75.39mg
2.15%
Iron:0.34mg
1.87%
Magnesium:5.56mg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious