Blacksmith's Butterscotch Budino
Chef Cory Dragone
Italian
Dessert
Butterscotch Budino is a luxurious Italian dessert, with a rich creamy texture and irresistible caramel flavor, making it a beloved treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Budino
- 1 C Water
- 1 lb Brown Sugar
- 3 t Salt
- 3 C Whole Milk
- 6 C Heavy Cream
- 2 Whole Eggs
- 6 Egg Yolks
- 10 T Corn Starch
- 10 T Butter, room temp
- 4 T Dark Rum
Whipped Cream
- 40% Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Toppings
- Maldon Sea Salt
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream ( See ingredient list above )
Tools
- Sauce Pan
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
- Ramekins
- Perigord Tumbler / Dessert Glasses
Directions
In a very heavy bottomed pot, whisk water & brown sugar to combine, bring to a boil. Reduce a touch.
Add milk in very slowly while whisking. Make sure it’s still maintaining a boil.
- Add cream in the same way.
- Add a touch of salt / 3 tsp
In a seperate bowl, make a slurry with eggs and corn starch
Whisk quickly into the pot. Bring to a boil.
Add in the rum.
- Reduce a touch. Turn down to a simmer while you make the whipped cream. If the rum makes it too liquidy, bring back to a boil for a couple minutes to re-thicken.
- Add butter off the heat to help emulsify.
Pour into individual ramekins or dessert glasses. Let set up at least 6 hours in the fridge.