Description
Magical Harry Potter-inspired sticky butterbeer pudding delivers comfort straight from Hogwarts’ kitchens. British wizarding desserts combine caramel, butterscotch, and warm spices that pull you into a sweet enchantment of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butterscotch syrup
- 1 cup butterscotch syrup
Dairy and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease individual pudding molds to ensure easy release.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Cream butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and airy, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk and cream to maintain a silky texture. Gently stir in butterscotch syrup until evenly distributed.
- Transfer batter into prepared molds, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking with a toothpick for clean removal, indicating complete cooking.
- While puddings bake, craft the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then introducing brown sugar, butterscotch syrup, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Simmer the sauce, stirring continuously, then add baking soda and salt to enhance flavor complexity and promote caramelization.
- Cook sauce for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a rich, glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Once puddings are done, create small perforations across the surface using a skewer or fork.
- Drizzle warm sauce generously over each pudding, allowing it to seep into the holes and infuse the dessert with deep, sweet flavors.
- Serve immediately while the pudding remains warm and the sauce is gloriously gooey.
Notes
- Make sauce ahead to save time and let flavors develop fully before pouring over warm pudding.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother, more consistent batter texture and better rising.
- Swap regular milk with buttermilk for extra tangy, tender pudding crumb that stays incredibly moist.
- Gluten-free option works perfectly by replacing wheat flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining magical dessert’s rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg