Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
• 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

1. Combine cream, milk and brown sugar in heavy medium saucepan.
2. Whisk over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Set aside.
4. Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy large saucepan.
5. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
6. Increase heat; boil without stirring until mixture turns deep amber color, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 10 minutes.
7. Slowly pour cream mixture into caramel (mixture will bubble vigorously).
8. Bring to boil, whisking frequently to dissolve any caramel bits.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Beat yolks in large bowl.
11. Whisk in caramel mixture.
12. Stir in vanilla and salt.
13. Strain custard.
14. Skim any air bubbles from surface.
15. Refrigerate custard until cold, about 3 hours.
16. Preheat oven to 350F.
17. Divide custard among six 3/4-cup custard cups.
18. Place cups in roasting pan.
19. Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups.
20. Bake pudding until set in center, about 45 minutes.
21. Remove cups from pan.
22. Cool at room temperature 2 hours.
23. Cover; chill overnight.
24. (Can be made 2 days ahead.
25. Keep chilled.)

whipping cream, milk, brown sugar, sugar, water, egg yolks, vanilla, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/old-fashioned-butterscotch-pudding-5145 (may not work)