Best 9 Butterscotch Pudding Dessert Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an exquisite journey into the realm of flavors with our exploration of the best recipe for the classic "Butterscotch Pudding Dessert." This delectable treat, a symphony of sweet and creamy textures, is adorned with a golden butterscotch sauce that elevates it to a culinary masterpiece. Whether you seek a nostalgic indulgence or a delightful ending to a memorable meal, this article will guide you through the nuances of crafting the perfect butterscotch pudding, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the milk and cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside. In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, to caramelize the mixture. You'll smell a characteristic nutty-caramel odor when the butter browns, signaling that the mixture is ready.
  • Whisking constantly, gradually add the butter/brown sugar mixture to the hot milk/cream mixture. If the mixture isn't smooth, blend for 20 seconds with a hand blender or pour through a fine sieve. Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture. Whisk in the cornstarch and salt until dissolved. Whisk the cornstarch mixture back into the hot milk mixture in the saucepan. Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high heat until thick and just boiling. When the mixture thickens, the whisk will leave trail marks on the bottom of the pot and the mixture will have a few large bubbles boiling up to the top. Turn off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Pour into 6 to 8 custard cups, ramekins, or mugs and chill, uncovered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN DESSERT



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Light and creamy, this butterscotch dessert never lasts long when I serve it. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. -Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 or 3.5 ounces each) instant butterscotch or vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 20 minutes. Cool., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until set, 15-20 minutes. Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DESSERT



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Provided by Jodi

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 8- oz Cool Whip (divided)
1 3/4 cup milk
1 small pkg. instant butterscotch pudding
Cool Whip (4 oz)
Toffee bits, optional

Steps:

  • Mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a buttered 9×9 baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar using a hand mixer. Fold in half (4 oz) of the Cool Whip. Spread over graham cracker crust.
  • Combine the milk and pudding mix and whisk together for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth and thickened. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with toffee bits (if desired). Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

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 PUDDING DESSERT



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This is another pudding recipe that is a favorite with my family. I love pudding recipes best of all. You can substitute any flavor pudding to make this a favorite of yours. Enjoy!

Provided by Melanie Murray

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (13 ounce) carton Cool Whip
3 cups milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 stick butter or margarine; add 1/2 cup chopped nuts and 1 cup flour.
  • Mix together and press into 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 350°.
  • Cool.
  • Cream cheese; add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup Cool Whip.
  • Mix well; spread over cooled crust.
  • Mix 2 boxes instant butterscotch pudding with 3 cups milk; cook until thick and then cool.
  • Spread on cheese layer.
  • Add remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with nuts.

BUTTERSCOTCH LAYERED PUDDING DESSERT



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This recipe was spotted in the Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magazine, June/July 2009 & was juggled & jiggled a bit to suit us! Preparation time does not include the time needed for the final dessert to chill in the refrigerator.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided (or a sugar substitute)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
3 cups nonfat milk, divided
2 (1 ounce) packages sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Coat the inside bottom of a 13"x9" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar & the melted butter, then press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the milk & the remaining sugar until smooth, then spread it over the crust.
  • In another bowl, for 2 minutes whisk together the remaining milk with the pudding mix, then let it stand for another 2 minutes or until soft-set.
  • Gently spread this pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  • Add the extract to the whipped topping & spread that over the top of the pudding layer, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 135.7, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.1, Protein 3

KELLY'S BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING



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This is a wonderful pudding recipe I have been making for years. Our family loves it best when it's hot. Can also use as a pie filling.

Provided by COOKIEWOMAN

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add enough milk to make thick paste. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a boil. Stir in brown sugar mixture, return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Place egg yolks in small bowl. Temper the yolks by quickly stirring in about 1/4 of hot milk mixture. Pour yolk mixture back into hot milk mixture, and return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Pour into bowls, and let cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 198.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 469.6 mg, Sugar 62.1 g

EASY BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING



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After dinner, serve this classic and creamy butterscotch pudding for dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cups packed lightbrown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and 1/4 cup milk until completely smooth; very gradually, whisk in remaining 2 3/4 cups milk.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Simmer, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl (or spouted measuring cup, for easy pouring). Divide evenly among six 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can create one by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • To prevent the pudding from curdling, whisk the eggs and milk together slowly and gradually.
  • For a creamier pudding, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Garnish the pudding with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or chopped nuts before serving.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch pudding is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, creamy flavor and smooth texture, it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to make for a weeknight dinner or a special treat for a holiday party, butterscotch pudding is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give butterscotch pudding a try.

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