"This budino (Italian for "pudding") is thick with a creamy texture. Be sure to use a large pot when making the caramel. If a smaller saucepan is used, the caramel could bubble over when the cream mixture is added...."
INGREDIENTS
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udino:
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 large egg
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3 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
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Toppings:
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
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1 1-inch piece vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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2 tablespoons water
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3/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
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Fleur de sel*