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butterscotch pudding recipe With Burnt Sugar Ribbon
- Total Time: 213 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This butterscotch pudding with burnt sugar ribbon offers a silky smooth texture and rich caramelized brown sugar flavor. It’s an impressive yet simple homemade dessert, perfect for family indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare Burnt Sugar Ribbon: Combine 0.5 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small, light-colored saucepan. Melt over medium heat without stirring until it turns a deep amber color (3-5 minutes). Carefully pour the hot sugar onto parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let it cool completely until hardened and brittle (5-10 minutes), then break into elegant shards.
- Whisk Pudding Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks, 0.25 cup cornstarch, and 0.25 cup of the whole milk until smooth and free of lumps.
- Cook Butterscotch Pudding: In a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan, combine the remaining 1.75 cups whole milk, 0.5 cup heavy cream, 1 cup brown sugar, 0.25 cup butter, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the mixture is steaming (about 5 minutes). Slowly whisk about 0.5 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture to temper it. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk. Stir constantly with a whisk over medium-low heat until the pudding thickens, coats the back of a spoon, and gently bubbles (5-8 minutes).
- Finish and Chill: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour the warm butterscotch pudding into individual ramekins or a large serving dish. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming as it cools. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours, or until completely set and firm.
Notes
If short on time, skip the burnt sugar ribbon and top with whipped cream. For extra depth, a pinch of cinnamon can be added with the brown sugar. For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk. For gluten-free, ensure all ingredients are certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 180 g)
- Calories: 420 calories
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg