April 29, 2026

Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

Last Updated on April 29, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP

Homemade butterscotch pudding is ultra creamy, thick, and buttery, with a deep butterscotch flavor. You’ll never go back to the boxed variety after having this homemade pudding!

Ingredients needed for butterscotch pudding

Sucanat or dark brown sugar
Whole milk (I used raw milk)
Heavy cream (I used raw cream)
Arrowroot flour
Celtic sea salt
Karge egg yolks
Unsalted butter
Banilla extract
Whisky (optional)
Whipped cream
Toasted pecans (optional)

Butterscotch is similar to caramel, but it contains more butter and a richer flavor from the molasses in the sugar. For this recipe, I used sucanat which is organic cane sugar without the molasses removed.

Here are some tips for making homemade pudding:

1. Use a whisk instead of a wooden spoon. The whisk will ensure the pudding is ultra creamy.
2. Allow the pudding to cook until it’s thick and coats the back of a spoon. To see if it’s ready, dip a spoon into the pudding and run your finger through the pudding. If it makes a visible line, then it’s ready.
3. Make sure to refrigerate it until it’s completely chilled all the way through. This will ensure a nice, thick pudding!

What are some toppings for butterscotch pudding?

Toasted pecans
Whipped cream
Sliced bananas
Cinnamon apples
Cherries soaked in framboise

Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

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Author: Carrie Korem, FNTP
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Dessert
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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1/2 cup organic sucanat, plus 3 tablespoons or dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 3/4 cups whole milk (I used raw milk)
1/2 cup heavy cream (I used raw cream)
1/4 cup arrowroot flour
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 3 pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whisky (optional)
1/2 cup whipped cream
1/4 cup toasted pecans (optional)

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Instructions

1. Whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and water in a medium sauce pan. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for two minutes, while stirring (you may need to lower the temperature a little). Slowly, pour 1 1/2 cups milk and the cream into the sugar mixture and bring to a boil. Don’t worry if the mixture curdles.

While the sugar mixture is heating to a boil, combine the arrowroot and salt in a small bowl. Put remaining 3 tablespoons whole cane sugar and egg yolks in the bowl of a processor and blend for one minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then add the arrowroot mixture one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition. Add the remaining 1/4 cup milk and pulse to blend.
Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the food processor, with the machine running, then pour everything back into the pan. Whisk without stopping over medium heat until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. If necessary, lower the temperature to avoid boiling.
Pour the pudding back into the food processor and pulse a few times. Add the butter, vanilla, and whiskey and pulse until blended and smooth. Divide the pudding into 6, 1/2-cup ramekins. Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of pecans (if desired).