Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Homemade Butterscotch Pudding. A classic dessert that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and whisk until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch, salt, and milk until no lumps remain. Gradually whisk milk mixture into the saucepan.
- Temper Egg Yolks: In another bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking to temper, then slowly whisk tempered yolks back into saucepan.
- Cook Pudding: Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Chill and Serve: Pour pudding into individual serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For an extra-rich flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before serving.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
