BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp 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

Step 1

Whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp 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.