Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel
Butterscotch and caramel team up in the ultimate decadent dessert, butterscotch budino! Rich butterscotch pudding is layered with salted caramel for a delightful sweet and salty treat.
Servings: 4
Calories: 444 kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
- ¼ Cup Water
- 1 Cup Plant Based Cream or Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Non Dairy Milk or Whole Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla or Bourbon
- 3 Egg Yolk
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- pinch Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter or unsalted dairy butter
- 1 Cup Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce or use store-bought salted caramel
Instructions
- Combine the dark brown sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Whisk well to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to bubble until it turns a dark amber color, about 7-8 minutes.½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, ¼ Cup Water
- While the brown sugar is caramelizing, combine the cream, milk and vanilla together in a measuring cup. Once the caramel is amber colored, lower the heat on the stove and slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Be careful as it may bubble up.1 Cup Plant Based Cream, 1 Cup Non Dairy Milk, 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- Continue to cook the butterscotch mixture over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Do not allow it to boil.
- Combine the egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk well until smooth.3 Egg Yolk, 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, pinch Salt
- Add 1 cup of the warm butterscotch mixture to the eggs while whisking constantly. This will temper the eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan while whisking constantly. Continue to cook while stirring constantly until it thickens like pudding and has large bubbles. It will take 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the butter until it's melted.2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
- Strain the butterscotch pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Divide the butterscotch budino into 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Cover each with plastic wrap taking care to press the plastic wrap against the top of the budino to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill the budino for a minimum of 4 hours, but overnight is better.
- When you're ready to serve, top with salted caramel sauce and enjoy.1 Cup Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce
Notes
STORAGE: Cover leftover budino with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.