Description
A rich and creamy homemade butterscotch pudding with deep caramel flavor and velvety texture.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Whisk brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 10-12 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Pour pudding into serving dishes and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.