Description
Southern classic bourbon butterscotch pudding delivers rich, silky comfort in a dessert bowl. Creamy layers of caramel-like sweetness and smooth whiskey notes invite you to savor each indulgent spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) bourbon
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp (1 g) salt
- 2 tbsps (16 g) cornstarch
- ⅓ cup (67 g) brown sugar
- 2 ¼ cups (540 mL) whole milk
Instructions
- Prep Strainer: Position a fine mesh strainer over a medium mixing bowl for future use.
- Create Base Mixture: In a saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually pour milk, blending thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth liquid foundation.
- Incorporate Eggs: Blend egg yolks into the milk mixture, ensuring complete integration of all liquid components.
- Initial Cooking Phase: Over medium heat, continuously whisk the mixture for 4-5 minutes, observing gradual thickening and transformation.
- Refine Cooking Process: Reduce heat to medium-low once subtle bubbling emerges. Switch to a wooden spoon, diligently stirring and scraping pan edges to prevent burning.
- Achieve Perfect Consistency: Cook until the pudding develops a luxurious, ribbon-like flow when drizzled, signaling proper thickening.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat, folding in bourbon and butter. Stir until butter melts completely and melds seamlessly with the pudding.
- Texture Refinement: Strain pudding through the prepared mesh strainer to eliminate any potential imperfections.
- Cooling and Setting: Pour into serving containers, cover surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate for at least two hours to set and develop robust flavor profile.
- Presentation: Before serving, optionally crown with a delicate whipped cream topping and a light cinnamon dusting for elevated sensory experience.
Notes
- Whisk Wisely: Constant whisking prevents lumps and ensures a smooth, silky pudding texture throughout the cooking process.
- Heat Control Matters: Maintain medium heat initially, then reduce to medium-low to prevent scorching and achieve perfect thickening without burning.
- Strain for Silkiness: Pushing the pudding through a fine mesh strainer removes any potential egg bits or lumps, creating an ultra-smooth final dessert.
- Chill Thoroughly: Allowing a minimum two-hour refrigeration time lets flavors meld and helps the pudding set to the ideal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg