Dairy Free Classic Butterscotch Pudding

Total time2 hr 35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Dark brown sugar melts down into a deeply caramelized, glossy base, building that signature butterscotch flavor before it's whisked into a silky custard thickened with cornstarch and egg yolks. The pudding gets cooked low and slow until it turns thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, then strained for a completely smooth, lump-free finish. A splash of vanilla rounds out the caramel notes right at the end, and chilling it under plastic wrap keeps the top glassy instead of skinned over. Spoon it into ramekins and let it set until cold for a rich, old-fashioned dessert with deep caramel flavor in every bite. It's an easy make-ahead treat, and it fits neatly into a dairy free dessert lineup.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil Violife 100% Dairy-Free Salted Plant Butter
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ tsp fine salt
2 cups whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
3 tbsp cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the dark brown sugar and salt, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture bubbles vigorously and smells deeply caramelized, about 3–4 minutes. The sugar will look grainy at first, then melt into a glossy, dark amber paste.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth and no cornstarch lumps remain.

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