Butterscotch Pudding, Old-Fashioned
By ukiahgal67
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups half and half
- 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
- Dash of salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Details
Preparation
Step 1
In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over low heat and
simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add half and half, stirring till smooth.
Combine cornstarch and salt in bowl.
Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
Add to saucepan with the rest of the milk.
Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for 2 minutes – the pudding will thicken up as you stir.
Remove from heat.
Whisk in egg yolks one at a time, stirring till smooth.
Add vanilla.
Return to med-low heat and cook 1 minute while stirring.
Ladle into a big serving bowl or 6 custard cups.
Cover tops with plastic wrap to prevent skins from forming if you don’t
plan to serve right away.
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