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Butterscotch Pudding

By Ruth Cousineau

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 3/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, then boil, whisking, 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla. Pour into a bowl, then cover surface with buttered wax paper and chill until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours.

TagsPuddingDessertCustardNut FreeGluten FreeEasyMake AheadSimmerGourmet
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