Butterscotch Steamed Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This butterscotch steamed pudding is one of my absolute favorite desserts to make when I want something truly special but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just forty minutes of cooking time, you get that wonderfully moist, indulgent cake with ribbons of butterscotch throughout. The eggs in this recipe are packed with choline, which is fantastic for brain health, and they help create that signature tender crumb. What I love most is how straightforward it all is to put together, and the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. Trust me, your family will think you've spent hours on this when really you've barely broken a sweat.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 400 mlwhole milk
- 2 gsalt
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract
- 100 gbutterscotch chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the steamer or a large saucepan with a steamer basket. Add 2 inches of water to the bottom.
Tip: Optional: Use a steamer insert for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the golden syrup, granulated sugar, and 100ml of water. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Tip: Optional: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Optional: Remove from heat to cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and unsalted butter until well combined.
Tip: Optional: Use a pastry blender for a flakier texture.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, and pure vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Optional: Use room temperature eggs for a lighter texture.
- 6
Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Tip: Optional: Don't overmix to avoid a dense pudding.
- 7
Add the butterscotch chips and stir until they are evenly distributed.
Tip: Optional: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Transfer the pudding mixture to the steamer or saucepan with a steamer basket.
Tip: Optional: Cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- 9
Steam the pudding for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Optional: Check every 5 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 10
Remove the pudding from the steamer and let it cool slightly.
Tip: Optional: Serve warm or chilled, depending on preference.
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