Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce Recipe

Elevate your figgy pudding (recipe #124650) with this creamy, dreamy, salty-sweet hard sauce! This non-alcoholic version delivers the perfect balance of flavors – rich butter, delicate vanilla, and a surprising hint of salt that will leave you craving more. Easily doubled to serve a crowd.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 181.9 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce

2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup heavy cream

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How to Make Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce

Sift 2 cups powdered sugar into a medium bowl and set aside.
Beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until completely smooth and well-combined.
Beat in 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Gradually beat in 1/2 cup heavy cream until the sauce is light and fluffy.
If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the hard sauce to a bowl, cover, and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled alongside your favorite figgy pudding or other desserts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

35g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce?

Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce?

Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce has approximately 181.9 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce?

The key ingredients for Non Alcoholic Hard Sauce are Powdered Sugar, Butter, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Heavy Cream. See the full list with measurements above.