Easy Vanilla Dessert Sauce Party Dip

Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Vanilla Dessert Sauce Party Dip, a luscious and versatile recipe that's perfect for any gathering! Featuring simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, whole milk, and rich vanilla extract, this creamy dip comes together in just 15 minutes. Its silky texture and subtle sweetness make it an ideal companion for fresh fruit, buttery cookies, salty pretzels, or flaky pastries. Serve it warm for a cozy treat or chilled for a refreshing twist, and don't forget a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance. This crowd-pleasing dessert dip is as easy to make as it is to devour, making it a must-have addition to your party spread or family dessert night.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuing to whisk, ensuring no lumps form.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it starts to thicken, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 6

Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a serving bowl.

Step 7

Optional: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness.

Step 8

Serve warm or chilled as a dip for fresh fruit, cookies, pretzels, or pastries. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(404.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	843.6

Total Fat 31.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 91.3mg	0%
Sodium 687.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 127.8g
Protein 9.0g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 308.3mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 398.0mg	0%

*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: 33.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 62.2%