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Butterscotch Pudding Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Step-by-Step Guide

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A rich, creamy, and buttery homemade butterscotch pudding that is quick and easy to make, perfect for comforting desserts and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar (light or dark), packed
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ cups (600 ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 3 tablespoons (24 g) of sifted cornstarch until smooth and slightly pale. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons (56 g) of unsalted butter. Let it bubble gently until it turns a light golden brown with a nutty aroma, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in 1 cup (200 g) of packed brown sugar and a pinch of salt into the browned butter. Mix until the sugar starts dissolving and the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
  4. Slowly pour in 2 ½ cups (600 ml) whole milk and ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream while whisking constantly. Heat the mixture until it’s steaming but not boiling (about 180°F/82°C), stirring frequently.
  5. Slowly ladle about half a cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them without scrambling. Gradually add this yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously.
  6. Continue cooking the pudding over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  8. Optional: Pour the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl for an ultra-smooth texture. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly to avoid burnt flavors. Whisk constantly to prevent lumps or scrambled eggs. Avoid boiling after adding eggs to prevent curdling. Use fresh eggs for best texture. Chill thoroughly before serving. Strain pudding for smoothest texture.

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