Toffee sauce

Name: Toffee sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Sugar ½ cup; Water 5 tsp; Fresh liquid cream at room temperature 3 ½ tbsp; Butter at room temperature 0.4 oz

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Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 81
Carbohydrates g 14.4
of which sugars g 14.4
Protein g 0.2
Fats g 2.5
of which saturated fat g 1.45
Cholesterol mg 8
Sodium mg 3

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Very low

PRESENTATION

Rich, caramel flavor sets toffee sauce apart as a top pick for homemade desserts that really deliver on both taste and comfort. That classic creamy consistency – smooth, glossy, just the right amount of sticky – turns regular desserts into something families will remember. There's something about the golden look of sticky toffee sauce that always grabs attention on the table, plus it smells amazing...hard to beat that cozy vibe! Because it’s just sweet enough and super flexible, this homemade toffee sauce often becomes the star for birthday desserts or casual movie night treats. Kids, parents, grandparents – pretty much everyone at the table gets excited for a warm dessert drizzled with easy toffee sauce (try it over brownies for a quick upgrade). Even by itself, it's got that special, festive feel – not too heavy, just a nice finish for the day.

Families like how easy it is to work this English toffee sauce into pretty much any menu, from weekend pancakes to soft, ice cream desserts. It’s even better for those who want a bit of variety: splash it over oat bars, add a swirl to baked apples, or dip fresh fruit straight into the smooth, creamy dessert sauce. Weeknight dinners end on a nicer note, and holidays feel more special because this sauce fits everything from classic cakes to experimental snack boards. Some folks even tailor it, adding a little sea salt for fancy "salted toffee" moments or a handful of nuts when they’re craving crunch. Dishes finished with toffee sauce just look good, which means you can count on compliments without a lot of fuss. For families with busy days, the real bonus is how this sticky toffee sauce brings people together for dessert, whether it’s a big celebration or just a regular Tuesday that needs something DELICIOUS – always a hit, always a favorite at the table.

INGREDIENTS: Sugar ½ cup (100 g); Water 5 tsp (25 g); Fresh liquid cream 3 ½ tbsp (50 g) - at room temperature; Butter 0.4 oz (10 g) - at room temperature

Preparation

How to prepare Toffee sauce

To prepare the toffee sauce, pour the water into a saucepan, add the sugar 1, and stir to mix the two ingredients well 2, then turn on the heat and let it come to a boil over medium flame without stirring further 3.

When the mixture has reached a light amber color 4, remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the fresh liquid cream 5, stirring with a wooden spoon 6; be sure to add the cream gradually as indicated, being very careful of the steam and bubbles that will form.

Finally, add the piece of butter 7 and continue stirring to mix it into the mixture 8. Your toffee sauce is ready 9.

Tip

For chocolate lovers, we recommend a recipe that pairs chocolate with toffee sauce, creating a perfect and delicious combination: Chocolate toffee tartlets.