Real Butterscotch Pudding Food

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Steps:

• Put egg yolks, cornstarch and salt into a large heatproof bowl, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
• In a medium pot over medium heat, combine brown sugar and butter, whisking, until the brown sugar melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to smell like hot caramel and darkens slightly, about 1 minute longer. (Don't walk away, or the mixture may burn.)
• Immediately pour the milk and cream into the pot. (It will bubble fiercely and seize up.) Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the clumps melt, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Slowly whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking yolks until smooth, then whisk in the remaining hot cream mixture. Pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan and place it over medium heat.
• Cook pudding, whisking constantly especially around the bottom and edges of the pot, until it comes to a full boil. (Don't worry about the eggs curdling. You're going to strain the mixture later.) Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring the mixture constantly, until it thickens enough to mound thickly on the spoon, 4 to 7 minutes. If at any point the pudding looks curdled, whisk to help smooth it out.
• Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof container or bowl, then stir in the Scotch or bourbon, if using, and vanilla. To prevent a skin from forming, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding. (If you like the skin, don't cover pudding until it cools.) Chill for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
• When serving, spoon pudding into dishes. Top with dollops of whipped cream, sour cream or crème fraîche, and any of the optional garnishes.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the milk and cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside. In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, to caramelize the mixture. You'll smell a characteristic nutty-caramel odor when the butter browns, signaling that the mixture is ready.
• Whisking constantly, gradually add the butter/brown sugar mixture to the hot milk/cream mixture. If the mixture isn't smooth, blend for 20 seconds with a hand blender or pour through a fine sieve. Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture. Whisk in the cornstarch and salt until dissolved. Whisk the cornstarch mixture back into the hot milk mixture in the saucepan. Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high heat until thick and just boiling. When the mixture thickens, the whisk will leave trail marks on the bottom of the pot and the mixture will have a few large bubbles boiling up to the top. Turn off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Pour into 6 to 8 custard cups, ramekins, or mugs and chill, uncovered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Steps:

• Put the sugar, cornstarch and kosher salt in a medium, nonstick saucepan, then gently whisk together. Put the milk and egg yolks in a separate pitcher or bowl, then whisk together until combined. Pour the wet mixture into the saucepan with the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
• Turn on the heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 10 minutes. When it reaches a pudding consistency, add the butter and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and spoon into bowls. Chill for about 1 hour, until very cold.
• Top each bowl with about a tablespoon of salted caramel sauce, some sea salt flakes and unsweetened whipped cream.

REAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Steps:

• MAKE PUDDING:.
• Bring brown sugar and 3 tablespoons water to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly, and reduce heat, if necessary.
• Add cream and 1 1/2 cups milk, return to a boil (don't worry if mixture curdles), and turn off heat.
• Place cornstarch and salt in a food processor, and pulse to blend.
• Turn mixture out onto waxed paper.
• Place granulated sugar and egg yolks in food processor, and blend 1 minute.
• Scrape down sides of bowl, add remaining 1/4 cup milk, and pulse just to mix.
• Add cornstarch mixture, and pulse a few times to blend.
• Pour hot mixture very slowly through food chute while processor is on; pulse.
• Pour mixture back into saucepan.
• Whisk constantly over medium heat, making sure to get into edges of pan, about 2 minutes or until pudding thickens and bubbles come to the surface and pop. (Pudding will thicken but should not boil, so reduce heat, if necessary.).
• Return pudding to food processor; pulse.
• Add butter, vanilla, and Scotch; pulse until well blended.
• Pour into 6 (4-to-6-ounce) ramekins or serving dishes.
• Press a piece of plastic wrap against surface of each pudding, and chill 4 hours or up to 2 days.
• Serve cold, and garnish, with buttered pecans.
• MAKE BUTTERED PECANS: (MAKE THESE FIRST).
• Line a plate with a double layer of paper towels, and set aside.
• Toss pecans in small skillet over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
• Add butter, and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until pecans have absorbed most of the butter.
• Remove from heat, and stir in salt, if desired; turn out onto paper towels.
• Cover with another double layer of paper towels, and pat to remove excess butter.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Store nuts in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

OLD FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
• Stir in evaporated milk and water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Place egg in small bowl; stir in small amount of milk mixture.
• Add to milk mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute (be careful, mixture will bubble and might spatter on your hand so use caution).
• Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
• Pour into dessert dishes.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
• Top with whipped cream.

SUPERB ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING

Steps:

• Blend the fruits, citron, peel, spices and suet and place in a bowl or jar. Add 1/4 cup cognac, cover tightly and refrigerate for 4 days, adding 1/4 cup cognac each day.
• Soak the bread crumbs in milk and sherry or port. Combine the well-beaten eggs and sugar. Blend with the fruit mixture. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Put the pudding in buttered bowls or tins, filling them about 2/3 full. Cover with foil and tie it firmly. Steam for 6-7 hours. Uncover and place in a 250°F. oven for 30 minutes. Add a dash of cognac to each pudding, cover with foil and keep in a cool place.
• To use, steam again for 2-3 hours and unmold. Sprinkle with sugar; add heated cognac. Ignite and bring to the table. Serve with hard sauce or cognac sauce.