Modern Sterling Sauce
A rich and creamy sauce, perfect for desserts or as a topping for ice cream.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Or 2 tablespoons of wine (e.g., sherry or marsala))
- 4 tablespoons Heavy Cream (Or milk)
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Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, cream the softened butter until smooth and light.
- 2Gradually add the brown sugar to the creamed butter, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the cream (or milk) drop by drop, stirring constantly to prevent separation.
- 3Stir in the vanilla extract (or wine) until well combined.
- 4Heat the sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes). Be careful not to boil.
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