Rich Vanilla Dessert Sauce

Submitted by Bev I Am

"Serve over ice cream or rich gelato! You can create a new flavor by substituting the vanilla with either 1/2 tsp almond extract (or other extract of your choice); or by using 2TBS coffee; or chocolate, orange or other liqueur!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 5 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. In a small saucepan beat egg yolks with powdered sugar.
2. Blend in heavy cream.
3. Over medium to low heat, heat for 5 minutes: DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL!
4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
5. Chill.