Low Fat Butterscotch Pudding
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this luscious Low Fat Butterscotch Pudding—an elevated twist on a classic dessert that combines rich caramel-like flavor with a creamy, velvety texture. Made with wholesome ingredients like low-fat milk and just a single tablespoon of butter, this recipe offers all the indulgence of traditional butterscotch pudding but with a fraction of the fat. The use of brown sugar creates its signature deep sweetness, while egg yolks and cornstarch deliver a perfectly smooth and thick consistency. With only 25 minutes from prep to stovetop, this easy pudding is ideal for a quick dessert or make-ahead treat. Serve it chilled to savor the delicate blend of buttery vanilla notes and butterscotch goodness—a stylish finish for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2.5 cups Low-fat milk
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Gradually add 2 cups of the low-fat milk to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a gentle boil, about 8-10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks together. Slowly add about half a cup of the hot butterscotch mixture to the egg yolks while whisking, to temper the eggs.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking quickly to combine.
Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens further and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 more minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes and allow it to cool slightly.
Cover the puddings with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
Chill the puddings in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 448 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 966 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 966 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
