Mini Butterscotch Puddings

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"A delightful dessert and so easy to prepare -"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• FOR PUDDING

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1 small egg
• 1⁄2 cup self-rising flour, plus 1 Tbsp
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon instant coffee powder, dissolved in 1 tsp. boiling water

• FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

• 1⁄2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1⁄8 cup corn syrup, light
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, light
• whipped cream, for serving

directions

1. FOR PUDDINGS: Preheat oven to 350°F Butter and lightly flour 2 1-cup custard cups or four 3-ounce pudding molds.
2. Using electric mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat until well blended. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dissolved coffee.
3. Spoon batter into prepared molds. Tent each mold loosely with foil, leaving peak at top. Place molds in baking dish. Add enough water to come one-third of the way up sides of molds. Bake two 1-cup molds 40 minutes. and smaller pudding for 20 minutes.
4. FOR SAUCE: stir all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil 4 minutes. The sauce should be used immediately. Serve puddings warm with whipped cream and sauce.