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ruths chris whiskey sauce recipe feat

Ruth's Chris Whiskey Sauce Recipe

Start by melting butter over low heat, then whisk in sugar, egg, bourbon, and a pinch of salt.
The gentle simmering lets the flavors blend beautifully, creating a sauce with a rich, velvety texture.
My top tip is to use good-quality bourbon, as it makes all the difference!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
  
  • 1 cup Cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
 
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and sugar.
  • Cook over medium heat until it just begins to boil, stirring occasionally.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the bourbon until smooth.
  • This forms a slurry that will thicken the sauce later.
  • Slowly add the slurry to the cream mixture, stirring continuously to incorporate.
  • Make sure it doesn’t clump together, keeping the mixture smooth.
  • Continue cooking over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Keep stirring, as this ensures the consistency remains smooth and creamy.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • This adds a lovely aromatic touch to your whiskey sauce.