Decadent Butterscotch Pudding Trifle with Butterscotch Extract

Decadent Butterscotch Pudding Trifle with Butterscotch Extract

Dolce Flav

Servings

8

Prep Time

200 minutes

Category

Butterscotch

Make a layered butterscotch pudding trifle with homemade pudding, cake cubes or vanilla wafers and whipped cream. The recipe below uses water-soluble butterscotch extract for an extra flavor note. Allow time for the pudding to cool and the assembled dessert to chill for 2–3 hours before serving.

Ingredients

    For the butterscotch pudding:

    • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    • 2 teaspoons butterscotch extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For assembly:

    • 1 (approximately 8 oz) pound cake or vanilla sponge cake, cubed (or cookies like vanilla wafers)
    • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
    • 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • Optional: caramel sauce or toffee bits for garnish

    Directions

    1. Make the pudding base:
      In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and dark brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Add butterscotch extract and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine.

    2. Thicken the pudding:
      In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch into cold milk until smooth. Slowly whisk the milk mixture into the saucepan. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, whisking frequently until the pudding thickens to a custard consistency.

    3. Flavor it:
      Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract (if using). Let it cool slightly.

    4. Whip the cream:
      In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium‑stiff peaks form.

    5. Layer the trifle:
      In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer cake cubes (or cookies), then pour a generous layer of butterscotch pudding. Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream on top.

    6. Chill until set:
      Refrigerate for 2–3 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld and layers to set beautifully.

    7. Serve and garnish:
      Garnish with caramel drizzle or toffee bits if desired. Scoop and serve chilled.