Best 5 Walnut Dessert Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the world of walnut dessert sauce, a culinary delight that can transform any dessert into an extraordinary experience! This delectable sauce combines the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts with a symphony of spices and sweeteners, creating a versatile accompaniment that complements a wide range of desserts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect walnut dessert sauce, exploring variations, serving suggestions, and tips for achieving the ideal consistency and flavor. Prepare to embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we delve into the art of creating this irresistible sauce that will elevate your desserts to new heights of indulgence.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT SAUCE RECIPE



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A real, authentic, creamy walnut sauce recipe from Liguria in Italy. The perfect sauce for your perfect pasta.

Provided by Nonna Box

Categories     Sauce

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

200 grams shelled walnuts
30 grams pine nuts
1 big slice white bread, crust removed
1 cup milk
½ clove garlic
3 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
coarse sea salt
10 leaves marjoram
40 grams ricotta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cover the bread with milk. When it's completely soaked, remove the bread and squeeze it with your hands to remove the excess milk.
  • In the mortar, add the garlic, pine nuts, and a little coarse sea salt. Start crushing the ingredients with the pestle. You will have to make circular and decisive movements, continuing to grind until the pine nuts are crushed.
  • Next add the walnuts. You can choose whether to blanch the walnuts to remove the film and then let them dry, or use them directly. Continue to grind for two or three minutes until you get a homogeneous paste.
  • Now add the extra-virgin olive oil, the Parmigiano-Reggiano, the drained breadcrumbs, and the chopped marjoram leaves; mix well with a spoon until the ingredients form a creamy sauce.
  • Place the bread in a bowl and cover it with milk. Once it's completely soaked, remove the bread and squeeze it to remove the excess milk.
  • Add the bread to the blender along with the nuts, garlic, marjoram, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a pinch or two of salt. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  • Add the olive oil and continue blending to obtain a thick, creamy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 100 g, Calories 2438 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 54 g, Fat 239 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 398 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 19 g

WALNUT DESSERT SAUCE



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"We have two walnut trees in our front yard, so I always have plenty of nuts for this sweet sauce," relates Susan Zeidler of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "It's one of my son's favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Ice cream or pound cake

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the corn syrup, maple syrup, sugar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in walnuts. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Serve over ice cream or pound cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

WALNUT CREAM



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This dessert sauce is great with any cooked fruit or with cakes. The recipe is vegan, but you can make variations if you don't follow a vegan diet.

Provided by Jen Hoy

Categories     Dessert     Sauce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups walnuts (halves and pieces)
1 cup almond ​milk (or hazelnut milk)
¼ cup coconut nectar (or rice syrup)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt (sea salt)​

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a bowl with enough water to cover them and allow them to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • Drain the walnuts well and blot them dry with a paper towel. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet or cookie tray and bake for 10 minutes. Let the walnuts cool completely.
  • Place the almond milk, nectar or syrup, vanilla and sea salt in a blender. Blend for 10 seconds.
  • Add the nuts to the mix and blend again until smooth. This could take as long as a minute. You may have to stop periodically to scrape down the sides.
  • Chill for 30 to 45 minutes in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 92 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 2 1/2 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MAPLE-WALNUT SAUCE



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Serve this sweet sauce with our Buttermilk Waffles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine pure maple syrup and chopped walnuts. Heat over medium, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 2 g

BREAD & WALNUT SAUCE



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Inspired by Turkish walnut sauce recipe called tarator, this flavoursome sauce has the taste of Christmas

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Condiment, Side dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1l full-fat milk
1 small onion , finely sliced
50g butter
generous grating nutmeg
3 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves , sliced
8 slices white bread , crusts removed
50g walnut

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a pan, add the onion, butter, nutmeg, bay and garlic, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat to its lowest setting and infuse the milk for 30 mins. If you have time, do this the day before, leave to cool completely, then chill overnight.
  • To make the sauce, bring the milk back up to the boil and break the bread into large chunks. Fish out the bay leaves, then add the bread and most of the walnuts to the sauce.
  • Blitz everything in a food processor or with a hand blender, then season to taste. Serve the sauce piping hot, scattered with the rest of the walnuts, one of the bay leaves and a little butter melting over the top, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh walnuts: Fresh walnuts have a more intense flavor and a creamier texture than walnuts that have been sitting around for a while. If you can, buy walnuts in the shell and crack them yourself just before using them.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, or you can spread them out on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
  • Use a good quality chocolate: The chocolate you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce. Use a chocolate that has a high cocoa content (70% or higher) and that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: Walnut sauce is best when it is slightly thick and creamy, but not too thick. Overcooking the sauce will make it grainy and dry.
  • Serve the sauce warm: Walnut sauce is best served warm, but it can also be served cold. If you are serving the sauce cold, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Walnut dessert sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it rich and chocolatey or light and nutty, there is a walnut sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a special dessert sauce, give walnut sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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