Vanilla Sauce
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 285
- Carbohydrates g 22.9
- of which sugars g 22.9
- Protein g 5.5
- Fats g 19
- of which saturated fat g 9.64
- Cholesterol mg 311
- Sodium mg 39
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Average
- Note plus the vanilla infusion time, about 30 minutes
PRESENTATION
Golden creamy richness makes this vanilla sauce stand out every time desserts hit the table. Families notice right away—nice soft texture and gentle sweet taste add something special to pies, pastries, and warm apple desserts, especially when gathering for a busy weekend dinner or a holiday get-together. There’s just something about this German vanilla sauce that looks really good poured over a batch of bread pudding or stacked on fresh fruit. Kids and adults both get excited for that satisfying drizzle, partly because it makes familiar desserts (even something as simple as chocolate cake or a ready-made spice loaf) instantly more DELICIOUS. Guests always have a second helping, often with a big smile—since a nice serving of this easy homemade vanilla sauce changes how everything on the plate tastes. The way it glistens and pools on dessert turns a regular treat into a family favorite. Families keep coming back to it season after season because it works so well for those comfort desserts everyone already loves. Think birthday nights, Sunday dinners, or anytime someone needs a little extra comfort food during the week—everything seems warmer and more inviting with this good sauce around.
Home cooks love how this creamy sauce keeps desserts reliable and crowd-pleasing—it’s honestly the secret for EASY wow-factor every time. Since this vanilla custard-style topping stays light enough for a quick pour but rich enough to coat every bite, flexible use is a big win: over pound cake, blending into trifles, or just a spoonful on seasonal berries. Versatile? Absolutely…goes over ice cream for a classic fit, turns into a spiced moist holiday version, or just plays along as a daily dessert option. Setting this out for guests looks impressive while staying down to earth, and the simple flavors blend right in with both new and classic desserts. Need a simple dessert upgrade or a finishing touch for something special? That’s why people keep this baking with vanilla standby ready in their recipe box—one of those traditions families share and pass down, since everyone remembers how great dessert tastes with this sweet sauce. Handy for breakfast treats too, if you’re ever feeling adventurous!
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- INGREDIENTS
- Fresh liquid cream 1.1 cups (250 ml)
- Whole milk ⅓ cup (75 ml)
- Sugar 0.375 cup (75 g)
- Egg yolks 4
- Vanilla bean 1
How to prepare Vanilla Sauce
To prepare the vanilla sauce, pour the cream 1 and milk 2 into a saucepan; slit the vanilla bean lengthwise 3,
scrape the seeds out with a knife 4 and add them to the cream and milk 5; then add the vanilla pod to the saucepan 6 and bring to a boil over low heat; then turn off the heat and leave to infuse for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the sugar into a bowl 7 and add the egg yolks 8 and beat them with an electric mixer 9 or a stand mixer, until you get a light and frothy mixture.
At this point, after the 30 minutes of infusion, add the liquid part to the whipped egg yolks by filtering it through a strainer 10; gently mix with a whisk 11 and return the cream to the saucepan 12 over very low heat.
Stir 13 and let the cream thicken, but never bring it to a boil 6; if you have a thermometer make sure not to exceed 181°F. Once ready 14, if you don't use the cream immediately, you can store it covered with plastic wrap adhering well to the cream itself 15 so that a skin doesn't form on the surface. Otherwise, use it to accompany the desserts you prefer!