Jul 14 2026
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Butterscotch Budino Recipe

Inspired by Campiello
Time2h
Serves6

Hazelnut Honey Toffee, Sea Salt

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Ingredients

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Butterscotch Budino

Hazelnut Honey Toffee

Garnish

Method

Butterscotch Budino

  1. 1

    Prepare the Caramel

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.

  2. 2

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the sugar is caramelized, carefully add the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is completely melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whole milk while stirring. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.

  3. 3

    Combine Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add a small amount of the warm caramel mixture into the yolks to temper them, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

  4. 4

    Thicken the Budino

    Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10-12 minutes). Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Pour the budino into individual serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Hazelnut Honey Toffee

  1. 6

    Make the Toffee

    In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and honey over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.

  2. 7

    Add Hazelnuts

    Once the toffee mixture reaches a light amber color (about 5-7 minutes), remove it from the heat and quickly stir in the chopped hazelnuts and sea salt.

  3. 8

    Cool and Break

    Pour the toffee onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Allow it to cool completely, then break it into pieces.

Garnish

  1. 9

    Serve

    To serve, top the chilled butterscotch budino with a few pieces of hazelnut honey toffee and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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