
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Stir to a cream one cupful of sugar, half a cupful of butter
then add a cupful of sweet, thick cold cream, flavor to taste
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Stir well and set it in a cool place
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
This historical sauce relies on the emulsification of fat (butter) and sugar crystals suspended in cream to create a stable, pourable consistency. Creaming the butter and sugar first creates tiny air pockets and begins dissolving the sugar, while the cold cream's fat content helps maintain the emulsion without splitting. The cool temperature prevents the butter from melting, preserving the light, fluffy texture created during creaming.
This sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator and bring to cool room temperature 30 minutes before serving, stirring gently to restore smooth consistency. If the sauce appears separated, whisk briefly to re-emulsify.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The sauce will firm up when chilled but will soften to a pourable consistency at cool room temperature (65-70°F) after 20-30 minutes. Do not microwave or heat, as this will cause the emulsion to break and the butter to separate.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
This sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator and bring to cool room temperature 30 minutes before serving, stirring gently to restore smooth consistency. If the sauce appears separated, whisk briefly to re-emulsify.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The sauce will firm up when chilled but will soften to a pourable consistency at cool room temperature (65-70°F) after 20-30 minutes. Do not microwave or heat, as this will cause the emulsion to break and the butter to separate.