Hi Bold Bakers! My homemade Salted Butterscotch Pot De Creme is one of my all-time favorites! This is one of those desserts that are perfect for serving after tea or a dinner party with all of your fanciest friends—it’s sophisticated. Already have an account? It’s also great to see those guests eagerly scoop up every last bite like they’re a kid on the playground eating a pudding snack pack—and no one is going to blame them! I can put into words the flavor of this “pots of cream” recipe (I’d go with: “so smooth, with almost a burnt taste from the cooked sugar, that pairs perfectly with salt and cream”), but it would never do it justice. You can also make these adorable little single-serving butterscotch pot de cremes 2 days in advance, so planning is even easier. Are you a fan of chocolate and orange? Check out my Chocolate and Orange Pot de Créme recipe, too!
What Is Salted Butterscotch Pot de Creme?
Salted butterscotch pot de creme is a French dessert, literally meaning “pot of cream.” And while it looks a lot like American pudding, it differs because of its ingredients. American puddings typically call for a thickener, like cornstarch, while pot de cremes contain eggs and are baked until they are set. The result is an out of this WORLD silky texture!
What You Need To Make Salted Butterscotch Pot de Creme
Measuring cups and spoons Large, deep baking dish Medium saucepan Mixing bowls Sieve 4 (6oz) ramekins or mini mason jars
How Do You Make Salted Butterscotch Pot de Creme
This sophisticated dessert can be prepped in advance and tastes absolutely incredible! Here’s a super simple way to make your new favorite (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Salted Butterscotch Pot de Creme
You can prepare the mixture up to 2 days before baking. After baking, you can keep the pot de creme in the refrigerator for 3 days, so it’s a perfect recipe to make ahead! Dark brown sugar is the key ingredient here! If you don’t have any, you can make your own brown sugar! The cream needed for this recipe does NOT have to be a heavy whipping cream. Any cream will do. Don’t skimp on the vanilla extract or the salt. These seasonings are super important to bring out the butterscotch flavor. Cook the pot de cremes until they are JUST set. You want that slight jiggle in the middle. You can use smaller ramekins, but your cook time will be less, so do keep an eye on them!
How Do You Store Salted Butterscotch Pot de Creme
After baking, salted butterscotch pot de creme can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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