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My Butterscotch Bread Pudding started as a happy accident using leftover biscuits one Sunday afternoon. Now it's become our family's favorite comfort dessert. The way those tender biscuits soak up creamy butterscotch pudding topped with warm sauce creates pure magic in every spoonful. Simple ingredients transform into something absolutely heavenly.
Pure Comfort Sweetness
There's something special about turning basic biscuits into a show stopping dessert. This pudding wraps you in warm butterscotch comfort perfect with melting vanilla ice cream on top. I love watching eyes light up when that first warm spoonful hits the table.
Sweet Kitchen Essentials
- Day Old Biscuits: 4-6 pieces slightly dry perfect for soaking flavors.
- Butterscotch Pudding: 1 package creates dreamy rich base.
- Whole Milk: 2 cups cold and fresh makes everything creamy.
- Farm Fresh Eggs: 2 large room temperature for perfect binding.
- Brown Sugar: ½ cup packed adds caramel notes.
- Pure Vanilla: 1 teaspoon the good stuff matters.
- Butterscotch Chips: ½ cup for melty pockets of joy.
- Butterscotch Sauce: Warm and ready for drizzling.
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Creating Sweet Dreams
- Cozy Beginnings
- Heat oven to 350°F spray dish with love tear biscuits into bite size dreams.
- Pudding Magic
- Whisk pudding milk eggs sugar vanilla until silky smooth no lumps allowed.
- Layer Love
- Pour that golden mixture over biscuits let them soak up all the goodness.
- Sweet Sprinkles
- Scatter butterscotch chips like tiny treasures across the top.
- Baking Beauty
- Watch through oven window as everything turns golden perfect about 40 minutes.
- Final Touch
- Drizzle warm sauce add ice cream serve while still warm pure heaven.
Sweet Kitchen Dreams
Sometimes I switch things up with vanilla pudding or sprinkle in white chocolate chips. Adding pecans brings lovely crunch. My dairy free friends love it made with creamy oat milk tastes just as wonderful.
Kitchen Wisdom
Those slightly stale biscuits work magic soaking up all that custard goodness. Press them gentle into the pudding mixture watch them drink up all that flavor. Give it a moment to cool before serving lets everything settle into pure perfection.
Sweet Questions Answered
- Biscuit Magic: Older ones work best soak up more goodness.
- Keep it Fresh: Covers tight in fridge lasts four lovely days.
- Warm it Up: Quick minute in microwave brings back the magic.
- Freezer Talk: Best enjoyed fresh freezing changes texture.
Sweet Serving Ideas
Serve this beauty warm with extra sauce drizzled all over. Add vanilla ice cream watch it melt into creamy pools. Makes any dessert table feel extra special perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Pure Comfort Dessert
This Butterscotch Bread Pudding brings such warmth to my kitchen. Simple ingredients careful love creating something absolutely magical. One spoonful and you'll understand why it's become our favorite way to end any meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use fresh biscuits?
Older biscuits work better as they soak up more custard. Fresh ones can be used but may end up slightly soggy.
- → How do I know when it's done?
The pudding should be set but still slightly jiggly in center. A knife inserted should come out mostly clean.
- → Can I make this ahead?
Prepare up to assembly, then refrigerate overnight and bake when needed. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time if cold.
- → What can I use instead of butterscotch chips?
Try toffee bits or chocolate chips for variety. The butterscotch pudding mix still gives good flavor.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Keep covered in fridge up to 3 days. Warm individual portions before serving for best taste.