Name: Thermomix Butterscotch Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 225 g brown sugar; 100 g butter (unsalted); 100 g thickened cream / whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

This silky-smooth Thermomix butterscotch sauce is made with just four ingredients and comes together effortlessly. It's perfect for drizzling over vanilla ice cream, sticky date pudding, and all sorts of desserts.

Butterscotch sauce in a glass just with teaspoon.

Skip the store-bought version and make your own butterscotch sauce instead. Like my salted caramel sauce, it cooks in just 9 minutes in the Thermomix.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Hands-free: The Thermomix automatically stirs the sauce, giving you a smooth, lump-free result every time.
Make ahead: The sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Recipe Ingredients

Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.

Brown sugar - gives the sauce its rich caramel flavour and colour.
Unsalted butter - use unsalted butter to control the salt levels in the sauce.
Cream - use full-fat whipping cream for best results.
Vanilla extract - use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for the best flavour.

Step-by-Step Directions

Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.

Butterscotch sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Add all the ingredients to the Thermomix bowl.

Butterscotch sauce being made in the Thermomix.

Cook for 9 min/Varoma/speed 2. Place the simmering basket on the Thermomix lid instead of the measuring cup. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Storage

Store the sauce in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks. It also freezes well. Simply allow it to cool, pour into a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently, stirring until smooth.

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