Hey, y'all! Every great dessert deserves a great sauce, and this Homemade Rum Sauce is one you'll want to keep on hand. Rich, buttery, and silky smooth, it has just the right hint of rum and is delicious drizzled over bread pudding, pound cake, ice cream, fresh fruit, or just about any dessert that could use a little something extra.

Homemade Rum Sauce

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I always keep this recipe in my back pocket because it's an easy way to make almost any dessert feel a little more special. Drizzle it over pound cake, bread pudding, ice cream, bread pudding, or even fresh fruit, and you've instantly got a dessert that tastes homemade. Best of all, it comes together in about 15 minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.

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Homemade Rum Sauce Ingredients

• ½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• ¼ c. heavy cream
• ¼ c. dark rum
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Homemade Rum Sauce

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar until it’s dissolved, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the heavy cream and let it bubble gently for 5 minutes. Stir it often so it doesn’t stick.
4. Pour in the rum, vanilla, and salt.
5. Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes until it thickens just a little.
6. Take it off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use dark rum for the best flavor. Light rum works, but it won’t be as rich.
2. Don’t skip the salt. It helps balance the sweetness.
3. Make it ahead. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week. Just reheat it gently before serving.
4. Double the recipe if you’ve got a crowd or a big dessert to cover.

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