Ultimate Butterscotch Pudding - Cook's Illustrated Recipe

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Ultimate Butterscotch Pudding - Cook's Illustrated
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  1. In a large saucepan, combine butter, both sugars, water, corn syrup, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Bring to a full rolling boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes (caramel will be about 240F). Immediately reduce to medium-low, until caramel develops a steady stream of lazy bubbles. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is color of dark peanut butter, smells ever-so-slightly burnt and registers 300F, 12-16 minutes more.
  2. Remove from heat and carefully add 1/4 c cream (it will bubble and steam), swirling to incorporate. When bubbles subside, whisk vigorously, scraping into corners, until completely smooth, at least 30 seconds. Over medium heat, whisk in remaining cream until smooth. Whisk in 2 c milk until smooth, remembering to scrape into the corners of the pan to collect any remaining caramel.
  3. In microwave, bring remaining 1/4 c milk to a simmer, 30-45 seconds. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch together in a large heat-safe bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in hot milk until smooth; set aside at room temperature.
  4. Return saucepan to medium-high heat and bring back to a full rolling boil, whisking frequently. When bubbles begin to climb sides of pan, immediately dump entire pan into bowl with yolk mixture (do not add slowly). Whisk vigorously and thoroughly for 10-15 seconds. Add vanilla and rum and whisk to combine. Spray a disc of parchment paper cut to fit the bowl with non-stick spray and press onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate until cold and set, 3 hours or more. Whisk until smooth before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 395.29 Kcal (1655 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Cholesterol 149.56mg 50%
Sodium 294.24mg 12%
Potassium 175.19mg 4%
Total Carbs 38.15g 13%
Sugars 33.67g 135%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 5.44g 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 124.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 228.24 Kcal (956 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.44g 38%
Cholesterol 86.36mg 50%
Sodium 169.89mg 12%
Potassium 101.16mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.03g 13%
Sugars 19.44g 135%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 3.14g 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 72mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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