Imagine a sauce so luxurious and rich that it transforms an ordinary dessert into an extraordinary culinary experience. Our Amaretto Sauce is not just a topping – it's a creamy, boozy revelation that will elevate your bread pudding from simple to sensational. With just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time, you'll create a gourmet sauce that looks and tastes like it came straight from a high-end restaurant kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the cream and sugar mixture to a gentle simmer, being careful not to let it boil over. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the amaretto liqueur, ensuring it is well incorporated into the cream mixture.
- Add the vanilla extract and whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients smoothly, creating a rich and aromatic sauce.
- Let the sauce cool for 2-3 minutes, during which it will continue to thicken slightly. The consistency should be smooth and pourable.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving pitcher or bowl, ready to be drizzled warm over bread pudding or other desserts.
- If not serving immediately, store the sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before serving by warming in a microwave or over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality heavy cream for the smoothest texture
- Stir constantly to prevent scorching and ensure even sugar dissolution
- Keep the heat low to medium to avoid boiling the cream
- Choose a good quality amaretto liqueur for the best flavor profile
- Let the sauce cool slightly before serving to achieve optimal thickness
- If the sauce becomes too thick, gently reheat and whisk in a small amount of cream
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute amaretto with almond extract
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Always taste and adjust sweetness if needed before final serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 95mg
