Description
Homemade butterscotch pudding reveals rich caramel notes from brown sugar and butter. Silky smooth dessert promises comfort with each spoonful, inviting you to savor classic flavors reminiscent of childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (60 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter (60 g)
- 3 tbsps cornstarch (24 g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients within arm’s reach to streamline the cooking process.
- Create a rich caramel base by gently melting butter with granulated and brown sugars in a saucepan, stirring until the mixture becomes aromatic and develops a golden hue.
- Slowly incorporate whole milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent any potential scorching or separation.
- Prepare a smooth cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch and salt with a small amount of cold milk, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the warm liquid, stirring energetically to prevent lumps from forming.
- Maintain medium heat, constantly stirring the pudding for 5-7 minutes until it thickens to a luxurious, velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and infuse the pudding with vanilla extract, stirring to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Carefully transfer the pudding into individual serving dishes, allowing it to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to achieve a chilled, set pudding with a silky smooth texture.
Notes
- Prep All Ingredients Beforehand to avoid scrambling during cooking and ensure smooth execution.
- Use Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula for stirring to prevent scratching delicate saucepan surface and maintain even heat distribution.
- Control Heat Carefully when melting butter and sugar to prevent burning and achieve perfect caramelization without scorching.
- Whisk Continuously while adding milk and cornstarch mixture to guarantee a silky, lump-free pudding texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg