Best 9 Butterscotch Pudding Bars 2 Kinds Recipes

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For the dessert lover who enjoys a creamy, flavorful treat, butterscotch pudding bars are an absolute delight. This delectable dessert combines a rich butterscotch pudding filling with a crisp and buttery crust, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you prefer a classic butterscotch flavor or a decadent chocolate twist, there are endless variations of this timeless recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these irresistible bars that will surely become a family favorite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERSCOTCH BARS



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Enjoy the wonderful butterscotch flavor and satisfying crunch of pecans in these Butterscotch Bars, cleverly made with Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix. It's easy, tasty and fun to share.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® French Vanilla Cake Mix
2 large eggs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans. Spread in pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

CREAMY BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING FOR 2



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One day when I had a craving for something homemade, I tried from-scratch pudding. It's much better than the store-bought kind! -EMR, tasteofhome.com

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup fat-free milk
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Pirouette cookies, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add milk and egg yolk; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes longer., Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times. Pour into 2 individual dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1-2 hours. If desired, serve with Pirouette cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING II



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Chill overnight in individual dishes.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups whole milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together brown sugar and flour. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks and butter until smooth. Pour into serving dishes and chill 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 144 mg, Sugar 58.3 g

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, light or dark
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce, for serving
Sea salt flakes, for serving
Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the sugar, cornstarch and kosher salt in a medium, nonstick saucepan, then gently whisk together. Put the milk and egg yolks in a separate pitcher or bowl, then whisk together until combined. Pour the wet mixture into the saucepan with the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Turn on the heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 10 minutes. When it reaches a pudding consistency, add the butter and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and spoon into bowls. Chill for about 1 hour, until very cold.
  • Top each bowl with about a tablespoon of salted caramel sauce, some sea salt flakes and unsweetened whipped cream.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDINGS WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND CRUSHED ENGLISH TOFFEE



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Provided by Julie Hasson

Categories     Milk/Cream     Scotch     Dairy     Dessert     Vanilla     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups half and half, divided
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon Scotch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste*
3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1.4-ounce chocolate-covered English toffee bar (such as Heath), crushed with mallet or finely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 cup half and half, egg yolks, and cornstarch in medium bowl until smooth. Combine remaining 2 cups half and half, brown sugar, and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring just to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Gradually whisk hot half and half mixture into egg yolk mixture. Strain mixture back into same saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until mixture just boils and thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in butter, Scotch, and vanilla.
  • Divide pudding mixture among six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups. Cover ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
  • Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Spoon large dollops of whipped cream atop pudings. Sprinkle with crushed toffee and serve.
  • GOOD TO KNOW:
  • Crushing the toffee bar with a mallet while the bar is still in its wrapper helps keep the crushed pieces contained. W hisking the hot half and half into the egg yolks gradually-instead of all at once-keeps the mixture from curdling. And finally, straining the pudding mixture helps get the smoothest, silkiest result.
  • *Vanilla paste, made with vanilla bean seeds, packs big flavor. It can be found at Trader Joe's markets, specialty foods stores, and surfasonline.com.

BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE BARS



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You can't go wrong with this dessert. Everyone will savor these homemade treats. The trick is to eat just one!-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into chocolate mixture until blended. Stir in chips., Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DOUBLE BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING COOKIES



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Sometimes more is more, and these irresistible cookies prove it. We doubled down on butterscotch by including both butterscotch pudding and chips, and the result is a soft and chewy cookie that's bursting with buttery, caramelly flavor. Don't skip the sea-salt sprinkle-it helps boost the sweet flavors, rather than taking the cookie in a savory direction.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ butterscotch instant pudding & pie filling mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, dry pudding mix, softened butter, water and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in butterscotch chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately sprinkle each cookie with sea salt. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING



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Don't bother with a box mix -- make homemade pudding that's way better and still so easy with our foolproof recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine dark-brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and egg yolks; add to saucepan.
  • Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high until mixture thickens and is bubbling, 8 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking, 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from heat and pour mixture through sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla until combined.
  • Press plastic wrap directly against surface of pudding to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate 3 hours (or up to 3 days). To serve, whisk until smooth and divide among four small bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 g, Fat 22 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING



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This creamy pudding, thickened with cornstarch and egg yolks and stirred together on the stove, is as homey as it gets. Spiking the mixture with a little bourbon or Scotch isn't strictly traditional, but it does add a pop of flavor. Choose bourbon to underscore the caramelized notes of the brown sugar, or Scotch for a savory smokiness and a nod to the name. Here's a tip: Make sure to bring the pudding to a full, vigorous boil to activate the cornstarch. Otherwise, it may not set. If you've ever ended up with thin, runny pudding, undercooking may have been the issue.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 packed cup/165 grams dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups/480 milliliters whole milk
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
1 tablespoon bourbon or Scotch whisky (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream, sour cream or crème fraîche, for serving
Chopped candied ginger, sliced almonds, Demerara sugar, shaved chocolate, cocoa nibs or flaky sea salt (or a combination), for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put egg yolks, cornstarch and salt into a large heatproof bowl, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, combine brown sugar and butter, whisking, until the brown sugar melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to smell like hot caramel and darkens slightly, about 1 minute longer. (Don't walk away, or the mixture may burn.)
  • Immediately pour the milk and cream into the pot. (It will bubble fiercely and seize up.) Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the clumps melt, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking yolks until smooth, then whisk in the remaining hot cream mixture. Pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan and place it over medium heat.
  • Cook pudding, whisking constantly especially around the bottom and edges of the pot, until it comes to a full boil. (Don't worry about the eggs curdling. You're going to strain the mixture later.) Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring the mixture constantly, until it thickens enough to mound thickly on the spoon, 4 to 7 minutes. If at any point the pudding looks curdled, whisk to help smooth it out.
  • Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof container or bowl, then stir in the Scotch or bourbon, if using, and vanilla. To prevent a skin from forming, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding. (If you like the skin, don't cover pudding until it cools.) Chill for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • When serving, spoon pudding into dishes. Top with dollops of whipped cream, sour cream or crème fraîche, and any of the optional garnishes.

Butterscotch Pudding Bars are a delightful treat that combines the richness of butterscotch pudding and the crumbly texture of shortbread crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes offer valuable tips and tricks to ensure perfect results every time. From choosing the right ingredients to mastering the cooking and baking techniques, each recipe provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh butter, pure vanilla extract, and rich cocoa powder enhance the overall flavor of the bars.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This helps prevent the bars from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in a more defined crust.
  • Don't overcook the pudding: Overcooked pudding can become thick and rubbery. Remove it from the heat as soon as it starts to thicken.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting: This allows the pudding to set properly and prevents the bars from crumbling.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator: They will keep well for up to 3 days.

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