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Butterscotch Pudding

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 6 servings.
Category
Puddings and Custards
Course
Desserts
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The Old Farmer's Almanac EATS

Ready to be delighted? Try butterscotch pudding! It’ s rich, sweet, and creamy with the flavors of caramelized brown sugar and butter with vanilla. It was a favorite with our grandparents and deserves to be rediscovered.

So, next time you plan to make chocolate pudding, try something different! It’s easy and a super yummy sweet treat. 

For mouth-watering dishes like this one, and much more, pick up a copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac EATS.

Ingredients
3⁄4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1⁄4 cup cornstarch
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
2-3⁄4 cups light cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons (1⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream and crumbled vanilla wafers, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan (preferably nonstick) and break up any clumps of brown sugar with your fingers. Add the light cream and egg yolks, stir, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until it boils, whisking frequently. When it starts to boil, lower the heat slightly and cook at a low boil for 1 minute, whisking nonstop. Remove from the heat and add the butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking after each addition, and add the vanilla, whisking again.

Immediately divide the pudding among six custard cups, ramekins, or single serving bowls. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of and touching the pudding in each to prevent a “skin” from forming.

Transfer each to a cooling rack and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours before serving. Serve each portion with a dollop of whipped cream and crumbled vanilla wafers, if using.

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Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...
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