Bourbon-Butterscotch Pudding Recipe

Name: Bourbon-Butterscotch Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon bourbon or Scotch; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 6 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons sugar; Creme fraiche and crushed gingersnap cookies (for serving; optional); Eight 6-ounce ramekins or bowls

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon bourbon or Scotch
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons sugar
Creme fraiche and crushed gingersnap cookies (for serving; optional)
Eight 6-ounce ramekins or bowls

1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until butter begins to brown and smell nutty, about 3 minutes. Add brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is starting to dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add cream, milk, bourbon, and salt; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
2
Whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add hot cream mixture, whisking constantly. Wipe out saucepan. Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve back into saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until custard bubbles occasionally and starts to thicken, 5-6 minutes.
3
Remove saucepan from heat and transfer mixture to a blender. Blend briefly on low speed until smooth. Place ramekins or bowls on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide custard evenly among ramekins and chill until set, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD:
4
Top each pudding with creme fraiche and crushed gingersnaps, if desired.

1170

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar, 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Bourbon-Butterscotch Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bourbon-Butterscotch Pudding

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