Christmas Brandy Sauce
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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200 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 200 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
Sodium 99mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 4g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 1% |
Calcium 101mg | 8% |
Iron 0mg | 3% |
Potassium 127mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
No British Christmas would be the same without the traditional and favorite Christmas pudding and a delicious sauce to drizzle on top. There are various sauces that work well with the pudding, but the most traditional of all is a brandy sauce. The Christmas pudding pairs perfectly with this boozy, rich sauce, which balances out the sweet and fruity dessert.
This brandy sauce recipe is so easy to make; it can also be made a day or two in advance, refrigerated, and then simply reheated when the pudding is ready. If you like it with a kick, add an extra splash of liqueur right before serving—only for the adults, though.
Ingredients
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2 ounces butter
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2 ounces all-purpose flour
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1 pint (2 cups) milk
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2 ounces (4 1/2 tablespoons) sugar (fine or superfine)
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5 tablespoons brandy or cognac
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, gently melt the butter.
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Once melted, add the flour and stir quickly to create a thick, smooth paste. Cook for 1 minute, taking care not to let it burn.
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Using a hand whisk, slowly add the milk, stirring vigorously. Continue whisking until a thick, smooth sauce is formed; this will take 3 to 5 minutes. Take care not to have the heat too high or the base of the sauce may burn.
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Once the sauce is formed, add the sugar and whisk a little more, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Lower the heat and gently cook for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
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Add the brandy or cognac, whisking into the smooth sauce.
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Before serving, add a tiny drop of brandy or cognac, if you like, to liven up the flavor.
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Serve the sauce poured over the top of individual slices of pudding.
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Enjoy.
How to Store Brandy Sauce
This dessert sauce can be made ahead of time. Cool, cover, and place in the refrigerator where it will keep for one week. For longer storage, the brandy sauce can be placed in an airtight container and frozen where it will last up to four months. When ready to serve, simply reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, taking care not to let it burn.
Tips
- This sauce does not have to be saved for Christmas. It is a good, basic, sweet, white sauce and works well with many flavorings, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic.
- If you would prefer not to serve this brandy sauce to children, you can offer them custard sauce, ice cream, or make a plain vanilla sauce.
- To get the best marriage of flavors, always use the same liquor in the sauce that you have in your pudding. So, if the pudding was made with rum, you can substitute rum for the brandy.
- The sauce is delicious served hot or cold, so don't worry if you don't have time to reheat it before drizzling over the pudding.
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