Description
Homemade Butterscotch Pudding is a creamy and indulgent dessert that captures the essence of childhood memories. This simple recipe combines rich flavors for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved and bubbling.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until pale yellow. Slowly temper yolks by adding half of the hot mixture, then combine back into the saucepan.
- Cook mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly for about 5-7 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg