Butterscotch Pudding for One

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword butterscotch pudding, butterscotch pudding for one, homemade pudding, stovetop pudding for one

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 1 serving

A small pot of brown sugar pudding is thickened on the stove, then chilled for at least an hour. Top it with whipped cream.

Ingredients

½ tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup whole milk
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon salted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional whipped cream to finish

Directions

In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch and salt with the cold milk until smooth. Whisk in the egg yolk and set the bowl aside.
Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it melts.
Take the pan off the heat and carefully stir in the cream. Return it to low heat and stir until smooth.
Whisk a little of the hot sugar mixture into the milk and yolk mixture. Keep adding a little at a time, then pour everything back into the saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Keep boiling and stirring for 2 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.

Notes

Press plastic wrap right onto the surface while it chills if you like, to keep a skin from forming. Top with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); egg yolk counted as raw egg yolk (one large yolk 17 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.