Butterscotch Pudding with Candied Bacon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Melt butter in medium-sized saucepan. Add dark brown sugar and salt, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with about 1/4 cup milk until smooth; then whisk in eggs.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Gradually pour remaining milk into melted brown sugar, whisking constantly; then whisk in cornstarch mixture as well.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Return pan to heat, and bring mixture to boil, whisking frequently. Once it begins to bubble, reduce heat to low simmer and continue to cook for 1 minute, whisking nonstop, until pudding thickens.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove from heat and stir in bourbon and vanilla.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour into individual dishes and chill thoroughly before serving.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Line baking sheet with parchment and place wire rack on top.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'In small saucepot over medium heat, add brown sugar, bourbon and maple syrup. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is thickened.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Place bacon slices on rack and brush half of glaze on both sides of bacon. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, flip and brush bacon with remaining glaze. Cook until crispy and browned.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'To serve: Top butterscotch puddings with bacon, whipped cream and candied pecans.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)