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Whiskey Cream Sauce

Whiskey Cream Sauce: The Secret to Gourmet Home Cooking

Whiskey Cream Sauce elevates your weeknight dinners with rich, creamy indulgence in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better salt control
  • 1 cup Diced Onions Can substitute with shallots
  • 1/2 cup Whiskey Bourbon is an excellent substitute
  • 1 cup Beef Stock/Broth Vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be a milder alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Use half-and-half for a lighter variation

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Sauté diced onions in the melted butter for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Pour in the whiskey and simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in beef stock and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper while whisking in the heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Serve drizzled over meats or pasta, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose quality whiskey and take your time with the onions for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed during cooking.

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