Basic Cream Sauce
5m prep 15m cook 20m ready
About 1 cup A simpler alternative to Béchamel. This rich sauce is especially delicious with sautéed wild mushrooms or pasta.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme or rosemary
- (2 tablespoons lightly crushed juniper berries)
- Salt
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a medium saucepan: 2 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons chopped thyme or rosemary; (2 tablespoons lightly crushed juniper berries)
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Step 2.
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally with a whisk only to prevent boiling over. Reduce the heat slightly and reduce by half. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Season to taste with: Salt
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