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Whisky Sauce

Scotch Whisky Cream Sauce

Prep Time 5 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 144 kcal

A rich, velvety cream sauce infused with single malt Scotch whisky — the essential accompaniment to haggis and many Scottish desserts.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat cream gently in a saucepan until simmering. Do not boil.
  2. 2 Add whisky and let it bubble for 1 min to cook off the raw alcohol.
  3. 3 Stir in mustard and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Simmer gently for 3-4 min until slightly thickened.
  5. 5 Serve warm, poured over haggis or alongside neeps and tatties.

Did You Know?

The type of whisky used makes a real difference — Highland single malts give a smooth, honeyed sauce, while Islay whiskies add a peaty, smoky note.