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Self Saucing Butterscotch Pudding Recipe

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4.5 from 91 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Self Saucing Butterscotch Pudding is a comforting and indulgent dessert featuring a moist cake-like pudding with a rich, gooey butterscotch sauce hidden underneath. Baked to perfection, it’s an easy-to-make treat that pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast of warm and cold flavors.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (50g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/4 cup (185g) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (150g) dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (corn starch)

Wet Ingredients

  • 100g / 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) milk (full or low fat)
  • 4 tbsp golden syrup
  • 2 cups (500ml) boiling water

To Serve

  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), or 160°C if using a fan-forced oven, to prepare for baking the pudding.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 6-cup (1.6L/1.6Q) baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
  3. Make Butterscotch Sauce Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup dark brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cornflour. Set this sugar mixture aside for the sauce.
  4. Make Pudding Batter Dry Mix: In a separate large mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 1 1/4 cup plain flour, and 2.5 teaspoons baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients together evenly.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients to Batter: To the dry mixture, add melted butter, egg, milk, and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture until it is mostly smooth and free of lumps.
  6. Transfer Batter to Dish: Pour the pudding batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula or spoon.
  7. Add Butterscotch Sauce Sugar Mixture: Sprinkle the sugar and cornflour mixture evenly over the surface of the pudding batter.
  8. Pour Boiling Water: Carefully pour the 2 cups of boiling water over the back of a dessert spoon held just above the batter surface. This gentle pouring technique helps avoid breaking the batter surface.
  9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
  10. Check and Serve: Once baked, cut through the pudding to reveal the luscious butterscotch sauce underneath. To serve, scoop warm pudding into bowls, douse with the sauce, and top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic and comforting dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use dark brown sugar packed firmly for a richer butterscotch flavor.
  • Golden syrup adds a distinctive sweetness and depth; substitute with light corn syrup or honey if unavailable, but golden syrup is preferred.
  • Pouring boiling water gently over the spoon’s back softens the impact on the batter, preventing it from breaking.
  • Use a 6-cup capacity dish (about 1.6 liters) to ensure even cooking and proper sauce formation.
  • This pudding is best served warm with vanilla ice cream, but can also be paired with cream or custard.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian

Keywords: butterscotch pudding, self saucing pudding, baked pudding, butterscotch dessert, easy pudding recipe

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