Make an easy dulce de leche rum sauce in five minutes for Tres Leches Cake, ice cream, cheesecake, brownies, fruit, and other desserts.
Rich, silky, and ready in just five minutes, this Easy Dulce de Leche Rum Sauce Recipe transforms creamy dulce de leche into an elegant dessert topping. Dark rum complements the deep caramel flavor, while a little water creates a smooth, pourable consistency.
This easy sauce requires no stovetop cooking. Simply whisk the ingredients together, adjust the consistency, and serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Drizzle this caramel rum sauce over Tres Leches Cake, cheesecake, brownies, pound cake, bread pudding, ice cream, fresh fruit, or other desserts. It is an effortless finishing touch for holidays, celebrations, and dinner parties.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1 (13.4-ounce) can dulce de leche
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/4 cup water
Directions
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
Place the dulce de leche in a medium mixing bowl. Add the dark rum and water.
Step 2: Whisk Until Smooth
Whisk until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. If the dulce de leche is too thick to whisk easily, warm it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, then whisk again.
Step 3: Adjust the Consistency
For a thinner dessert drizzle, whisk in 1 additional tablespoon of water. For a thicker topping, begin with slightly less than 1/4 cup water and add more as needed.
Step 4: Serve the Sauce
Drizzle the sauce over chilled Tres Leches Cake, cheesecake, pound cake, ice cream, bread pudding, brownies, or fresh fruit. It can also be served on the side so guests can add their desired amount.
Notes
For the deepest caramel flavor, choose a rich, creamy dulce de leche.
Dark rum adds warmth and complexity. For a version without alcoholic beverages, replace it with an alcohol-free vanilla or rum-flavored extract.
Check the product label because some extracts contain alcohol.
Serve the sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled. It pairs especially well with whipped cream, toasted coconut, cinnamon, and fresh berries.
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. The sauce will thicken when chilled, so stir it well before serving. If necessary, whisk in a small amount of water to restore its pourable consistency.
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