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Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce

This is the traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding. You can also use on a number of desserts begging for a kick of silky vanilla flavour.
Course Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine English, Vegetarian, Victorian
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sherry or orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. grated orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • In the top of a double boiler (or in a metal bowl on pot of simmering water) beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, beating constantly.
  • Stir in sherry and orange zest until smooth.
  • Place over barely simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12minutes or until thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Serve warm.
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups sufficient for 12 servings of pudding.

Notes

My favourite Christmas pudding recipe.