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Ingredients
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Pudding Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Butterscotch Mixture
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for about 2 minutes until it bubbles, stirring continuously.
- 2
Prepare the Pudding Base
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth. Gradually add the remaining milk to the mixture.
- 3
Combine and Cook
Slowly pour the milk mixture into the butterscotch mixture, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Temper the eggs by gradually adding a small amount of the hot pudding mixture to the eggs, then whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Cool and Serve
Pour the butterscotch pudding into serving dishes. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate until set. Serve with whipped cream on top.
