Fluffy HARD Sauce
- 10m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 10m Ready In
A rich, fluffy sauce made with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and brandy or rum. Perfect for topping desserts like bread pudding or gingerbread.
Let's Prepare
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- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup brandy, Cognac, dark rum, or orange juice
- (Grated zest of 1 orange)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a large bowl or a stand mixer: 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 teaspoons vanilla; ½ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
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Step 2.
Beat on high speed (with the paddle attachment if using a stand mixer) until light and fluffy but thick enough to hold a firm shape, 6 to 10 minutes. With the beaters running, slowly add: ¼ cup brandy, Cognac, dark rum, or orange juice
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Step 3.
If desired, add: (Grated zest of 1 orange)
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Step 4.
Use at once or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Soften the cold sauce at room temperature until spreadable before serving.