A trio of dipping sauces will elevate practically any dessert you can imagine. Chocolate hazelnut, butterscotch caramel, and a vanilla raspberry sauce are fun to eat and so simple to make.
Dipping Sauces
There are few things in life I like better than a good dipping sauce. The right sauce can elevate any meal, including dessert! These three sauces are each fantastic and can be used in so many different ways to add a little something to your next baked good.
The dipping sauces are the perfect thing to bring to a party along with a dessert. It makes everything feel just a tiny bit fancier. Try these at the next wedding or baby shower you throw and see.
Raspberry Sauce
This dipping sauce uses raspberry preserves as a base. You can also use seedless raspberry jam if you prefer. Simply add some vanilla and water, and mix well over low heat. The vanilla and raspberry flavors are incredible together!
Chocolate Sauce
Nutella fans, rejoice! This will probably be your favorite of the dipping sauces, as the ingredients are simple: Nutella, milk, and butter. Again, mix together over low heat and enjoy.
Caramel Sauce
Out of these three sauces, this dipping sauce will take the most time (but it’s still very manageable). However, this is probably my favorite of the three, so it is well worth the effort.
You will need both brown and white sugar to make this sauce, along with several other ingredients. The key with this sauce is to stir the mixture continually until it is smooth.
What to Dip?
The possibilities are endless with this yummy trio of dipping sauces. Originally, I made these to accompany our mini beignet recipe, but once I created them, I kept finding new ways to use each of the dipping sauces. Here are a few things to try:
- New Orleans Mini Beignets
- Homemade Donuts
- Homemade Brownies
- Chocolate Waffles
- Cheesecake
- Serve over ice cream
- Drizzle over popcorn
How to Make the Dipping Sauces
Ingredients
Raspberry Vanilla Sauce:
- 1/2 c. raspberry preserves or jam if you don't like the seeds
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
Butterscotch Caramel Sauce:
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c brown sugar
- 1/4 c. water
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce:
- Combine and warm all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat.
Raspberry Vanilla Sauce:
- Combine and warm all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat.
Butterscotch Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat sugars and water over medium high heat until sugar darkens. Remove from heat and carefully, with a covered hand, whisk in the butter and half of the cream. Stir until smooth, then add remaining cream, vanilla, and salt.
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Krissy Allori says
All of these dipping sauces look amazing. I am really looking forward to trying them. Especially the butterscotch caramel sauce.
Rachael Yerkes says
these are dreamy good!
Anna says
I could eat these with a spoon! So delicious!