Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Butterscotch Pudding (Tuesdays with Dorie)

Butterscotch Pudding
Real Butterscotch Pudding
(Sorta)

For this week's Tuesdays with Dorie selection, Donna of Spatulas, Corkscrews & Suitcases chose Real Butterscotch Pudding on page 386 of Dorie's book, Baking: From My Home to Yours.

I made 1/2 the recipe, omitted the scotch, and doubled the vanilla.

I made it by hand with lots of whisking, and it was pretty easy. Dorie suggests using a food processor but a few people had difficulties with this technique in our last pudding adventure. I double sifted the cornstarch and salt before adding it to the egg mixture to make sure it was smooth.

Butterscotch Pudding
Topped with a scoop of whipped cream, this is a nice dessert! You can really taste the lightly caramelized light brown sugar mixture.

And the best news this week? Santa came to visit my librarian friend, Shannon and her husband Mike! Introducing Katherine Louise! She arrived December 21 and weighed almost 9 pounds!

Happy Hanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! May you have a wonderful time with your friends and family this holiday season.

And check out the other Tuesdays with Dorie bakers to see their butterscotch creations!

37 comments:

  1. CristineDecember 23, 2008 at 12:26 AM

    Your pudding looks awesome! And what a beautiful baby girl!

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  2. UnknownDecember 23, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    Gorgeous pictures. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  3. JanssenDecember 23, 2008 at 3:52 AM

    What CUTE dishes!

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  4. DiDecember 23, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    I love your dishes! And the pudding looks delicious. I just used a whisk for mine this time, too. Much easier than the food processor. And what a great baby picture--I love that she's swaddled in the red blanket. =)

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  5. spike.December 23, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    beautiful pudding and a beautiful little one!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Glad you liked it. Have a happy holidays!

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  7. UnknownDecember 23, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful little ramekins - I never thought butterscotch pudding would make an elegant dessert, but I'm seeing so many beautiful presentations today. Glad you liked it even without the Scotch.

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  8. Snooky doodleDecember 23, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    this pudding looks awesome. i like how you decorated it :)

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  9. mimiDecember 23, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    love that winged little bowl, so pretty! it shows off the roundness of the whipped cream so well!

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  10. Jules SomeoneDecember 23, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    Your pudding looks lovely. You really should try it with the scotch. It's tasty.

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  11. JaimeDecember 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    your pudding turned out so lovely! happy holidays!

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  12. betty geekDecember 23, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Your pudding looks fantastic! Wow! Thanks for sharing . . I wish I had your luck when I made these. Happy Holidays!

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  13. YDecember 23, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    Cute baby!

    I like the way you decorated your puddings. And who doesn't like butterscotch as a flavour!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    What a cute baby! Congratulations to your friends.

    (your pudding looks great too!)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    Oh, I really like that dish in the front of the top picture. So elegant.

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  16. JamieDecember 23, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Your pudding looks great! Did it actually taste good? I was worried about the flavors and all the butter. It just sounded like an odd combo to me.

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  17. UnknownDecember 23, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    How wonderful, both the baby, and your "sweet" skills! Happy Holidays!

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  18. J.L. DangerDecember 23, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Oh my gosh! What a beautiful baby!

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  19. BrookeDecember 23, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Please tell me you've tried Nancy Silverton's Butterscotch Budino...If not, go to Pizzeria Mozza immediately!

    PS here's an article I think you'd appreciate.

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  20. AnneDecember 23, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Wow- that looks absolutely stunning! Congrats to your friends too! :)

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  21. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    I have been traveling non-stop since the beginning of the month, and just got home this past weekend. I've been catching up on my favorite blogs, and I discover that you have been baking up a veritable storm. Sky-high cakes, apple tarts and tarte tatin, and butterscotch pudding! I'm surprised all us bakers can actually walk (instead of waddling)!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    Your pudding looks great! Love the ramekin of the first picture.
    And that is one cute baby :)
    Happy hollidays to you too!

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  23. ShariDecember 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Your pudding looks so elegant! Love that dish. I bet it was great with a bit of extra vanilla!

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  24. Carol Peterman/TableFareDecember 23, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    What a spectacular presentation. The chocolate twigs are a lovely accent.

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  25. StephDecember 23, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    Amazing pictures! If I were to make this, I would've omitted the scotch too.

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  26. LizDecember 23, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    Your serving dishes are adorable! (And that baby's not bad looking, either.) :) Merry Christmas!

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  27. Nancy/n.o.eDecember 23, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    You managed to make the pudding look so elegant! I'm looking forward to making this. Decision include: whether to use scotch or not and what dishes to put it in.

    Lovely baby; so nice of you to give the little one a shout out!
    Nancy

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  28. MeganDecember 23, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    You always have such great pictures. And your food styling, well, do you offer lessons? :)

    Happy Holidays!

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  29. Mary AnnDecember 23, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Your pudding looks fabulous. You always have a way of making everything look so delicious and beautiful and what an adorable little baby, all dressed in red. Merry Christmas!

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  30. vibiDecember 24, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    WOW! I'm floored! How dainty and precious... I hope you had pretty important people over! LOL
    A very merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  31. FlourchildDecember 24, 2008 at 6:09 AM

    Cute baby girl! I love your pudding..so nice. Merry Christmas to you and have a safe holiday season.

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  32. PeggyDecember 24, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Happy Hannakuh to you dear friend! Your pudding looks so festive. I'm in awe that anyone has time to cook right now. Enjoy your holidays! See you in the new year.

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  33. JudyDecember 25, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    Your pudding looks delicious. I love the garnish and the presentation. Have a great holiday!

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  34. PamelaDecember 25, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    That baby is ADORABLE! I love the little red blanket she's swaddled in! The pudding looks great. Thanks for the tip on double sifting. When I make it, I will give it a shot.

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  35. AprilDecember 26, 2008 at 8:11 AM

    Great pictures as always!

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  36. TeaLadyDecember 27, 2008 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful!!! And the puddings not bad either....heeheehee

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  37. kimberly salemDecember 31, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    your pudding looks perfect! and i love those dishes :) congrats to your friend and happy new year!!

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