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Cream Sauce Base HelloFresh Recipe

Cream Sauce Base Recipe (Hello Fresh Copycat)

5 from 1 vote
This cream sauce base HelloFresh recipe is a rich, velvety, and versatile sauce perfect for pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. It’s easy to make, customizable, and brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home-cooked meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Essential Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor:
  • ½ cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • Fresh herbs parsley, thyme, basil
  • Seasonings:
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop vegetables and measure all liquids before starting.
  2. Make the Roux: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden.
  3. Add Cream and Stock: Slowly whisk in heavy cream and stock until smooth. Continue whisking to prevent lumps.
  4. Add Aromatics and Cheese: Stir in minced garlic, Parmesan, and seasonings. Cook for 3–5 minutes over medium heat until sauce thickens.
  5. Optional Add-Ins: Fold in mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon as desired.
  6. Combine and Serve: Toss the sauce with cooked pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Consistency Adjustment: Add more milk or stock if the sauce is too thick; cook longer if too thin.
  • Prevent Curdling: Avoid high heat and add cheese gradually.
  • Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently over low heat.
  • Freezing: Can be frozen but may separate slightly; whisk while reheating.
  • Tips: Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth texture and maximum flavor.
 
Cream Sauce Base HelloFresh Recipe