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The lemon pudding from last week was so delicious and so easy to make – that I decided I needed to keep up with this cool-dessert-warm-weather train and try my hand at butterscotch pudding. (Side note: Greg’s favorite flavor is butterscotch, so this was an easy choice!)

I visited one of my tried and true internet favorites, Sally’s Baking Addiction, to explore her Butterscotch Pudding Recipe. Like all of her recipes, this one had step-by-step instructions and it was very easy to follow. Even when dealing with the idea of homemade butterscotch… I felt pretty damn confident!

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The recipe insisted on using dark brown sugar to make the butterscotch and I agree- this was vital! The flavor that developed from the dark brown sugar was superior to that of light brown sugar – for sure! The addition of a good quality bourbon at the end also really set this pudding apart. Although the alcohol cooked off (for the most part!) it cut through the sweetness and gave the pudding an amazing flavor.

As per her instructions, I topped the pudding with a small spoonful of salted caramel sauce, homemade whipped cream, and a sprinkle of Heath Bar. This dessert completely hit the spot! It was cool and refreshing, and a nice “grown up” take on a very kid-friendly dessert!