Butterscotch Pudding with Creme Fraiche Topping

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 cups half and half or light cream
• 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tsp vanilla
• Toffee pieces, chopped, optional
• 1/2 cup crème fraiche
• 2 tbsp soft goat cheese (chevre)
• 1 tbsp sugar

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 5mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In medium pan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in half land half. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 mins more.

2. Remove form heat. Gradually stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Return egg yolk mixture to half and half mixture in pan. Bring to gently boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 mins.

3. Remove form heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour pudding into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 4 to 5 hours or until completely chilled.

4. Serve pudding with Crème Fraiche Topping. If desired, sprinkle with toffee pieces. Crème Fraiche Topping: In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup crème fraiche, 2 tbsp soft goat cheese (chevre) and 1 tbsp sugar.