Hard Sauce

This is a buttery nutmeg flavored sauce that is traditionally served on top of steamed puddings.. As the butter melts, the rum and nutmeg flavor seep down into the hot pudding, a very satisfactory state of affairs.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
• 2  cups confectioners' sugar
•  salt (a speck)
• 1  teaspoon  rum extract or 2  tablespoons rum or 2  tablespoons sherry wine or 2  tablespoons brandy
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated nutmeg

Directions

1. In a mixer bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then blend in the rest of the ingredients and continue beating until the mixture is smooth.
2. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator to soften slightly about 1 hour before serving.