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Hard Sauce

Hard Sauce

Cuisine:World

Course:Sauce

10m prep 0s cook 10m ready

Generous ¾ cup A classic accompaniment to Steamed Plum Pudding.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon brandy, rum, whiskey, or coffee
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Let's Prepare

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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon brandy, rum, whiskey, or coffee
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Beat in a medium bowl, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, until creamy: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  2. Step 2.

    Gradually add and beat until well blended and fluffy: 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

  3. Step 3.

    Add and beat until very smooth: 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon brandy, rum, whiskey, or coffee; ⅛ teaspoon salt

  4. Step 4.

    Use as is or chill thoroughly before using.

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