Grandma's Favorite Butterscotch Pudding

Time :3 15

Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

Grandma's Favorite Butterscotch Pudding isn't just her favorite... it's destined to be one of yours as well! That creamy, golden-orange pudding is just so rich and buttery, with that distinct smoky note that makes butterscotch so enticing. It's simple and rustic, but lip-licking delicious and actually fairly simple to make! A home-cooked meal just wouldn't be complete without a bowl of Grandma's Favorite Butterscotch Pudding to finish it off with!

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan without any heat on, add the brown sugar, the cornstarch, and the salt and whisk to combine.
In a medium bowl, add the milk, the heavy cream, and the egg yolks and whisk to combine.
Add the milk mixture to the brown sugar mixture and whisk to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, while whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and is bubbling, about 8-12 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the pudding mixture, while whisking for 1 minute.
Transfer the saucepan from the heat and pour the pudding mixture through the prepared sieve into the heatproof bowl.
Add the butter and the vanilla to the pudding mixture in the bowl and stir until combined.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding mixture. This is critical to prevent the pudding from forming a skin.
Refrigerate the pudding until firm, for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
Remove and discard the plastic wrap and whisk the pudding until smooth.
Serve.