Butterscotch Pudding Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups whole milk; 4 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature; 2 tablespoons Scotch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 bananas, sliced; Whipped cream; 1/2 cup English toffee bits

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
2 tablespoons Scotch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 bananas, sliced
Whipped cream
1/2 cup English toffee bits

1
Stir 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
2
Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously).
5
Stir until smooth.
6
Set caramel sauce aside.
7
Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in heavy medium saucepan.
8
Gradually whisk in milk.
9
Stir over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 8 minutes.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Whisk in caramel sauce.
12
Whisk egg yolks in large bowl to blend.
13
Gradually whisk 1 cup warm caramel mixture into yolks.
14
Gradually whisk yolk mixture back into caramel mixture in saucepan.
15
Bring to simmer over medium heat.
16
Gradually whisk in butter, Scotch, and vanilla.
17
Divide pudding among 8 parfait glasses.
18
Chill until cold, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
19
Top puddings with banana slices, whipped cream, and toffee bits.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Butterscotch Pudding

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