Nutrition Facts for Brandy walnut sauce microwave

Brandy Walnut Sauce Microwave

Elevate your dessert game with this luscious Brandy Walnut Sauce, conveniently made in the microwave in under 10 minutes! This rich, indulgent sauce combines the deep caramel notes of brown sugar with the smooth elegance of brandy, balanced by a touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of salt. Chopped walnuts add delightful texture, making it the perfect topping for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or any sweet treat. With just a few simple ingredients like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and pantry staples, this quick and easy recipe is a foolproof way to impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet touch at home. Simple, elegant, and absolutely irresistible, this microwave-friendly recipe is your new go-to for effortless decadence.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:4 mins
Total Time:9 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Brandy
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar.

Step 2

Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir until the butter is fully melted and the sugar starts to dissolve.

Step 3

Add the heavy cream, brandy, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Microwave the mixture on high for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped walnuts and mix well.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to cool for 2-3 minutes, as it will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or other desserts of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 414.2 grams (414.2g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1631
Total Fat 79.00g 101%
Saturated Fat 27.50g 138%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 686mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 204.50g 74%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g 14%
Total Sugars 196.50g
Protein 10.00g 20%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 206mg 16%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 519mg 11%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%
Protein: 2.5%
Carbs: 52.1%