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Butterscotch Pudding with Freshly Whipped Cream

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Butterscotch Pudding

  • 12 tbsp butter cut into 12 pieces
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1/2 C brown sugar
  • 1/4 C water
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/4 C heavy whipping cream
  • 2 C milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 C corn starch
  • 1/4 C milk warmed
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Fresh Whipped Cream

  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Butterscotch Pudding

  • Combine the butter, sugars, water, salt, and corn syrup in a large, heavy sauce pan.
  • Place over med/high heat.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F.
  • Turn the heat down to med/low and continue simmering until it reaches 300 degrees F.
  • Take off the heat and add the 1/4 C whipping cream.
  • Whisk in 2 Cups milk and return to med/high heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, corn starch and warmed 1/4 C milk.
  • Once the butterscotch mixture comes to a full boil, take off the heat and whisk into the egg mixture.
  • Whisk until the pudding thickens.
  • Cover with plastic (directly on top of the pudding) to keep from forming a skin.
  • Refrigerate until cold. About 3 hours.
  • Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Fresh Whipped Cream

  • Chill a bowl and the beaters for the mixer in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the whipping cream and powdered sugar in the chilled bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until thickened slightly.
  • Turn the speed up to high and continue to mix until thickened to stiff peaks.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie