Quick & Easy Toffee Sauce Recipe {PERFECT for Topping Cheesecake & more from www.thekitchenismyplayground.com
Introduction
If you're looking for a sweet and creamy topping for your desserts, you should definitely try making your own toffee sauce. This recipe is quick, easy, and requires only a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. The best thing about this toffee sauce is that it's versatile and can be used to top ice cream, cakes, puddings, and just about any dessert you like. So, let's get started!
Ingredients
To make the toffee sauce, you'll need the following ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
1/4 cup corn syrup (for a smoother texture)
1 tablespoon bourbon (for a boozy flavor)
Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients ready, let's start making the toffee sauce: Step 1: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Step 2: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely. Step 3: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 5: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Step 6: If you want a smoother and creamier sauce, you can add 1/4 cup of corn syrup at this point. Step 7: If you want a boozy flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to the sauce. Step 8: Let the toffee sauce cool down to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
This toffee sauce recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Here's the nutritional information for one serving (2 tablespoons) of the sauce:
Calories: 145
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 72mg
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 0g
Conclusion
Making your own toffee sauce is not only easy, but it's also a great way to impress your guests with a homemade dessert topping. This recipe is versatile and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. So, go ahead and try it out!
