Low Fat Classic Vanilla Sauce
Elevate your desserts with this smooth and luscious Low Fat Classic Vanilla Sauce, a guilt-free version of the timeless favorite! Made with rich, aromatic vanilla extract and creamy skim milk, this sauce is delicately sweetened with just the right amount of sugar for a perfectly balanced flavor. Thickened with cornstarch and a touch of egg yolk, it achieves a velvety, custard-like consistency without the extra fat. Ideal for drizzling over freshly baked pies, bread puddings, or fruit crisps, this versatile sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and is a lighter indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture. Perfect for those looking for a low-fat dessert topping that tastes as good as it looks, this recipe is a must-have in your culinary arsenal!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the skim milk and granulated sugar. Whisk together to begin dissolving the sugar.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the cold skim milk from the saucepan to create a smooth slurry. Make sure it is lump-free.
Step 3
Add the cornstarch mixture back into the saucepan. Stir well to integrate with the rest of the milk and sugar.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat, and warm the mixture, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Step 5
In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolk with a fork. Gradually add about 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk while stirring continuously to temper the yolk.
Step 6
Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
Step 7
Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and reaches your desired thickness, approximately 3-5 more minutes.
Step 8
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Step 9
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature over your favorite dessert.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (563.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 436.7 |
| Total Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 199.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 349.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.2g | |
| Protein 19.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 232.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 667.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 842.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories