Whenever I think of butterscotch, I always think of Mum's butterscotch self-saucing pudding (OMG so, so good!). But there's so many other ways to enjoy that delicious butterscotch flavour. In fact, this Thermomix Butterscotch Sauce would have to be one of the best inventions ever, because you can pour it over the top of so many different desserts and treats.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy this sauce is poured over a bowl of vanilla ice-cream. It's so simple and yet, so, SO good! The warmth of the sauce starts to melt the ice-cream and it's really just like total and utter bliss. To make this really easy butterscotch sauce, you will need only 5 ingredients - butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla extract and sea salt flakes. The sea salt is entirely optional - but boy oh boy, it's good. Best of all, this entire sauce from start to finish will take you 10 minutes. That's nothing!!!
Now if you find that you don't use up all of your Thermomix butterscotch sauce in one go, you can always store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You'll notice that it will harden as it cools, but a quick 15 seconds in the microwave will have it perfectly saucy for you again!
Thermomix Butterscotch Sauce
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 150 g butter chopped
- 250 g cream
- 265 g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Or alternatively, if you're using a Thermomix, place all ingredients into the Thermomix bowl and cook for 8 minutes, Varoma, Speed 3 (with the MC off and the splatter guard or rice basket on top to avoid splatters).
Notes
- If using salted butter, add less sea salt
- Use thickened or heavy pouring cream. Light cream is not suitable as it doesn't thicken as well.
- When cooking the sauce, remove the MC (measuring cup) and place the splatter guard (or the rice basket) over the top of the hole instead.
- Store the sauce in an sterilised jar or airtight container for up to 1 week.
- This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
- This recipe can be doubled (as long as you don't exceed the MAX line) however, you will need to increase the cooking time slightly.
Nutrition
Stephanie says
Can you add whiskey to this sauce, would you need to add more butter or sugar to compensate for the whiskey?
Lucy says
Hi Stephanie, if you were just adding a shot, you would be fine to keep the other measurements the same!
Mae says
Hello, just wondering what kind of cream do you use to make this?
Lucy says
Hi Mae,
Thickened cream is what I use 🙂
Deirdre Fitzsimmons says
I'm wanting to make this for Christmas gifts. how long does it stay in the fridge for.
Thanks Deirdre
Lucy says
Hi Deirdre, it will last for 3-4 days in the fridge. 🙂
Kat - The Organised Housewife says
Ooh i love anything Butterscotch! This sauce looks so good.:)