Description
This rich and velvety toffee sauce combines double cream, dark brown sugar, and butter with aromatic vanilla to create a luscious topping perfect for desserts like ice cream, puddings, or cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Sauce Ingredients
- 200ml (7oz) double cream
- 200g (7oz) soft dark brown sugar
- 100g (3½oz) unsalted butter
- 1 vanilla pod or ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the double cream, dark brown sugar, and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat gently to allow the sugar to dissolve completely, using a deep pan to prevent the sauce from bubbling over.
- Swirl Instead of Stirring: Avoid stirring the mixture to prevent sugar splashing up the pan sides, which can cause graininess. Instead, hold the pan and swirl gently in a circular motion. Once the ingredients have dissolved, increase the heat to medium-high while continuing to swirl gently.
- Allow the Sauce to Brown: As the sauce begins to bubble and darken, start stirring carefully to prevent burning. Remember, the sauce is extremely hot; do not taste at this stage.
- Prepare Vanilla: If using a vanilla pod, lay it on a chopping board and slice it lengthways down the middle to expose the seeds. Scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife and set aside.
- Finish the Sauce: Continue stirring until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and achieves a dark brown color. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla seeds or vanilla extract. Allow the sauce to cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Use a deep saucepan to avoid overflow from bubbling sauce.
- Swirling instead of stirring initially prevents grainy texture.
- Handle boiling sugar with care as it can cause severe burns.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; adjust thickness by cooking time.
- Store in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: toffee sauce, dessert sauce, easy toffee, vanilla toffee sauce, caramel sauce substitute, British dessert sauce
