Description
A rich, velvety coffee sauce perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, pancakes, or even stirring into milkshakes a simple yet elegant way to add deep espresso flavor to your desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
1 tbsp instant coffee granules (optional, for stronger flavor)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine cream, brown sugar, and brewed coffee.
2. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Stir in instant coffee granules (if using) for a deeper flavor.
5. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
6. Let the sauce cool slightly; it will thicken as it cools.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature over your favorite dessert.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheat gently before serving.
For a mocha twist, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder with the sugar.
Perfect over vanilla ice cream, brownies, or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Sauce, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: coffee sauce, espresso drizzle, dessert topping, mocha syrup