Bourbon-Butterscotch Pudding
Bourbon-Butterscotch Pudding is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMelt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until butter begins to brown and smell nutty, about 3 minutes.
Add brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is starting to dissolve, about 2 minutes.
Add cream, milk, bourbon, and salt; bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat.
Whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
Gradually add hot cream mixture, whisking constantly.
Wipe out saucepan.
Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve back into saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until custard bubbles occasionally and starts to thicken, 5-6 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and transfer mixture to a blender.
Blend briefly on low speed until smooth.
Place ramekins or bowls on a rimmed baking sheet.
Divide custard evenly among ramekins and chill until set, at least 3 hours.
DO AHEAD: Puddings can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and keep chilled.
Top each pudding with crème fraîche and crushed gingersnaps, if desired.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.