Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • lightly sweetened whipped cream, for acompaniment (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Stir in evaporated milk and water.
  3. 3
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Place egg in small bowl; stir in small amount of milk mixture.
  6. 6
    Add to milk mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute (be careful, mixture will bubble and might spatter on your hand so use caution).
  7. 7
    Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  8. 8
    Pour into dessert dishes.
  9. 9
    Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
  10. 10
    Top with whipped cream.

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