NUTMEG HARD SAUCE

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This sauce can be made a few days ahead and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with your Christmas pudding. From Crabtree and Evelyn.

Provided by Queenkungfu

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup other brandy
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.
  • Add cognac, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt and beat until very light.
  • If sauce seems too stiff, slowly add up to 2 tablespoons of cream.
  • Spoon into a small serving dish and grate a little nutmeg over top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.3, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 45.3, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 44.2, Protein 0.4

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