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4-Ingredient Coconut Sauce Recipe

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4.5 from 133 reviews
  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup (240 ml) of coconut sauce 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This simple and luscious 4-Ingredient Coconut Sauce is a creamy, sweet topping made from coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Perfect for drizzling over desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit, this sauce is easy to prepare and ready in just minutes. The natural sweetness of coconut milk combined with a silky, thick texture makes it a versatile addition to many dishes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk or coconut cream (13.5 oz / 400 ml)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar (66 g)
  • A pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: Whisk the cornstarch with about ¼ cup of room temperature coconut milk until completely dissolved to form a smooth slurry. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Heat Coconut Milk Mixture: Pour the remaining coconut milk into a small saucepan, then add the granulated sugar and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer gently.
  3. Thicken the Sauce: Gradually drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the simmering coconut milk while stirring constantly. Continue cooking the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  4. Cool and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the coconut sauce to cool. It will thicken further as it cools, achieving a perfect pourable texture ready to be used as a topping or dip.

Notes

  • You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • Use coconut cream instead of coconut milk for an even richer sauce.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick after cooling, gently reheat and stir in a splash of coconut milk to loosen it up.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This sauce pairs beautifully with tropical fruits, desserts, and breakfast dishes such as pancakes or waffles.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion / Tropical

Keywords: Coconut sauce, coconut milk sauce, easy dessert sauce, tropical sauce, coconut cream sauce, sweet sauce, dairy-free sauce, 4 ingredient sauce

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