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How to Make Hard Sauce

Hard sauce is a rich, very sweet sauce used on traditional puddings and dense cakes. It takes no time to make, and will keep for several weeks. This recipe makes just under a cup of sauce, which is enough for six to eight people. Just a drizzle of this goes a long way.

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    Things You'll Need

    • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
    • 1 tbsp. half-and-half
    • 2 tbsp. brandy
    • 1/4 c. unsalted butters
    • 2/3 c. confectioners' sugar
      • 1

        Beat the butter with an electric mixer (preferred) or by hand until it is light and fluffy and has turned pale in color, about 5 minutes.

      • 2

        Add the sugar a little at a time, stirring continuously, until incorporated.

      • 3

        Add the brandy, half-and-half and vanilla, stirring continuously until well blended (the sauce should be smooth).

      • 4

        Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until needed. If chilled, let the sauce come up to room temperature before serving.

    Tips & Warnings

    • You can modify the flavor of this basic sauce many ways. Try adding citrus oil or grated citrus peel, or use a flavored brandy or dark rum.

    • If you use brown sugar as a flavoring agent, the sauce is known as Sterling sauce; use dark brown sugar for this.

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