This butterscotch pudding comes together with a few simple ingredients and results in a rich, filling dessert. It’s the perfect recipe to make ahead and is perfect served with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

Prep time: 30 minutes

Yield: 5-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups whole milk

• 4 whole eggs yolks (save or discard the whites)

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon butter nut vanilla extract or butterscotch extract

Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, whisk the brown sugar and cornstarch together.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and egg yolks together. Add the milk mixture to the pot with the sugar mixture and stir to combine.

3. Turn the heat to medium-low and slowly stir or whisk the mixture while it cooks. The mixture will start to thicken and bubble up after about 10 minutes. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds and then remove from the heat.

4. Add the butter and extract and stir well. Once combined and butter is melted, spoon pudding into serving dishes.

5. Cover and refrigerate until cool, 2-3 hours.

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