Rum Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Christmas pudding and ice cream with this rich and luscious rum sauce! This easy 5-minute recipe combines the warmth of rum with buttery sweetness, creating a perfect complement to your holiday desserts. A delightful twist on classic custard sauce, this recipe is a must-try for any festive occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 2805.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rum Sauce

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How to Make Rum Sauce

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 2 large egg yolks.
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Do not boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons dark rum (or to taste) and a pinch of salt.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve (optional, for extra smoothness).
  6. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature over your Christmas pudding, vanilla ice cream, or rum raisin ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

1827g

Fat

291g

Carbs

153g

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