Coffee Dessert Sauce or Drizzle

This sweet, gooey sauce is packed with coffee flavor that’s delicious paired with pound cake or ice cream. It's also a great drizzle to use with your baking.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons instant espresso powder (can use less if you want a milder flavor)
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  tablespoon water
• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Combine cream and espresso powder in a medium bowl and whisk until powder is dissolved; set aside.
2. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, and let cook undisturbed until amber in color, about 5 minutes. Immediately add butter and stir to incorporate.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in cream mixture and salt until smooth.