Butterscotch pudding

Butterscotch pudding is a dessert that can be traced back to the 19th century. The first known recipe for butterscotch pudding appeared in Mrs. Beeton's Book of Cookery and Household Management in 1861. The recipe called for a mixture of brown sugar, butter, eggs, and milk to be boiled together and then thickened with flour.

Butterscotch pudding became a popular dessert in the United States during the early 20th century. One of the first American cookbooks to include a recipe for butterscotch pudding was Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking-School Cook Book, published in 1896. The book included a recipe for "Butterscotch Cream," which was made with brown sugar, butter, milk, and eggs.

During the 1930s, butterscotch pudding became even more popular in the United States. Jell-O, the makers of gelatin desserts, introduced a butterscotch-flavored pudding mix in 1937. The pudding mix was an instant success and helped to make butterscotch pudding one of the most popular desserts in America.

Advice

Making butterscotch pudding is a fun and delicious activity that the whole family can enjoy. When making butterscotch pudding, it's important to be patient with the process as it can take some time to achieve the desired texture. Begin by combining the dry ingredients and whisking them together until they are well-combined. Next, add the wet ingredients and whisk until the pudding is smooth and creamy. Finally, cook the pudding over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Allow the pudding to cook until it is thick and creamy, then transfer it to a bowl and let it cool before serving. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Self Saucing Butterscotch Pudding

  • egg
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • dark brown sugar
  • water
  • cornflour corn starch
  • baking powder
  • dark brown sugar
  • maple syrup
  • vanilla ice cream
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Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

  • dark brown sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • butter
  • heavy cream
  • cinnamon sugar
  • maple flake
  • sweetened whipped cream
  • coconut
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Butterscotch Pudding

  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • light brown sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • butter
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Butterscotch Pudding

  • brown sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • butter
  • chocolate sandwich cooky
  • milk
  • toffee candy bar
  • butter
  • egg yolk
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Butterscotch Pudding

  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • light brown sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • butter
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Butterscotch Pudding

  • salt
  • vanilla bean
  • sugar
  • powdered gelatin
  • sugar
  • salt
  • butterscotch chip
  • bourbon
  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • light brown sugar
  • light corn syrup
  • heavy cream
  • butter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
milk
heavy cream
butter
cornstarch
dark brown sugar
egg yolk
vanilla extract
whipped cream
sugar
light brown sugar
water
bourbon
egg
vanilla bean
brown sugar
bittersweet chocolate chip
butterscotch chip
candied ginger
milk chocolate
crème fraîche
all purpose flour
cornflour corn starch
baking powder
maple syrup
vanilla ice cream
cinnamon sugar
maple flake
sweetened whipped cream
coconut
caramel sauce
chocolate sandwich cooky
toffee candy bar
bean
scotch
eggs yolk
banana
malted milk powder
white chocolate
sugar sugar
chocolate toffee chip
pumpkin whipped cream
confectioners sugar
pumpkin pie filling
allspice
cinnamon
chocolate covered toffee bar
clove
scotch whisky
powdered gelatin
light corn syrup

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • milk 72%
  • salt 72%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 61%
  • cornstarch 61%
  • egg yolk 61%

Usual Ingredients

  • heavy cream 56%
  • dark brown sugar 50%
  • vanilla extract 44%

Rarey Ingredients

  • whipped cream 28%