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Butterscotch Budino Dessert Recipe
A classic Italian budino recipe for delightfully thick, creamy and sweet homemade butterscotch pudding in under 30 minutes. Add a layer of salted caramel for an extra decadent dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups half and half 2 cups milk + 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoon dark rum or bourbon optional
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional Garnishes: thick caramel sauce, course sea salt
Instructions
- Set a large saucepot over medium-low heat. Combine the brown sugar, water, and salt in the pot. Swirl the pot (don’t stir) and heat until boiling. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until a rich brown color is formed. Turn off the heat.
- While the sugar is cooling, set out a mixing bowl. Mix the half and half, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Whisk well until smooth.
- Add the dairy mixture to the slightly cooled sugar, whisking continually. The sugar will seize up at first, but will melt down as it cooks.
- Place the pot back over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk as the mixture becomes smooth and then thickens into firm pudding consistency.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the butter, rum, and vanilla extract. Then set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the budino into the strainer. Use a spatula to push it through, if needed.
- Pour (or scoop) the budino into ½ cup ramekins or serving jars. Allow them to cool slightly, then top with thick caramel sauce and sea salt (if desired.) Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- The alcohol is completely optional, to add a little oomph. Feel free to skip it entirely, or use bourbon-flavored vanilla extract instead.
- The alcohol is completely optional, to add a little oomph. Feel free to skip it entirely, or use bourbon-flavored vanilla extract instead.
- Leftovers will keep well for up to a week stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
344mg
(14%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
708IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.