butterscotch pudding

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This butterscotch pudding is made with caramelized brown sugar, creamy butter, and real vanilla extract for an amazing flavor and luscious texture. If you are a butterscotch lover, this is a must-try.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For butterscotch pudding

  • 3/4 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 3 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 1/4 c
    whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 c
    heavy cream, room temperature
  • 3 lg
    egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp segments)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    bourbon or rum

How To Make butterscotch pudding

  • 1
    Add the brown sugar, salt, and water to a heavy skillet over medium heat and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Do not stir while bringing to a boil or boiling. You can gently swirl it but be careful as it is extremely hot and will burn.
  • 2
    Whisk the corn starch and 1/4 cup milk together until smooth. Over medium-low heat, slowly whisk it into the pot alternating with the remaining milk and heavy cream.
  • 3
    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook until thickened; whisking frequently.
  • 4
    Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl. Whisk in several tablespoons of the hot pudding mixture, a couple of tablespoons at a time, to warm the eggs. You may need to do this several times until you feel the bowl warm. This procedure is known as tempering the eggs.
  • 5
    Slowly whisk the warmed eggs into the pudding and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes while whisking constantly.
  • 6
    Remove the pudding from the heat and whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, and bourbon, if desired. Continue stirring while it cools to keep a skin from forming.
  • 7
    Pour the warm pudding into serving dishes and chill.

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