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Caramel Pudding

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A silky, deeply flavored caramel pudding that balances buttery brown sugar caramel with luxuriously creamy custard.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk, gently warmed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon scotch, rum, or bourbon (optional)
  • Salted caramel (for drizzling, optional)
  • Heath Bar toffee bits (for topping)
  • Homemade whipped cream (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Gently warm the dairy. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk and heavy cream until well combined. Set aside while you prepare the other elements.
  2. Prepare the egg mixture. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cornstarch together until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cook the caramel base. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Add the cream and milk. Carefully whisk in the cream and milk mixture to the caramelized sugar, being cautious of splattering.
  5. Temper the egg yolks. Remove 1/2 cup of the mixture and whisk it into the egg yolks to temper them.
  6. Combine yolks and custard. Gradually pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, stirring continuously.
  7. Thicken the pudding. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 1 minute, until thickened.
  8. Finish with flavor. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and optional bourbon until smooth.
  9. Cool and chill. Allow the pudding to cool for 5 minutes before pouring into serving glasses. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  10. Serve with toppings. Serve topped with optional salted caramel, Heath Bar toffee bits, and whipped cream.

Notes

Tip: press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. This pudding improves after chilling.

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Keywords: caramel pudding, dessert, custard, sweet treat

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