Butterscotch Pudding On The Ritz

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• whipped cream (for garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat 2 cups milk with sugar in a medium saucepan just until it reaches a boil.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together remaining 1/4 cup milk with cornstarch, then egg yolks.
• 3 gradually whisk about 1/2 cup hot milk into egg mixture. gradually whisk egg mixture back into saucepan.
• 4 whisk continuously until mixture reaches a full boil, making sure to get in the corners of pan.
• 5 reduce heat and continue to simmer 1 minute while stirring.
• 6 remove from heat, then stir in butter, then vanilla.
• 7 pour into a serving bowl or individual dessert cups.
• 8 cover and refrigerate until cold.
• 9 serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.