Ijeoma Oluo’s Feminist Pudding
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Anybody who knows me knows that when times get tough, the tough make pudding. Between the pandemic, a house fire, and being immersed in white male supremacy for this book and in my life, times have certainly been tough. Fortunately, homemade pudding is one of the most comforting foods on the planet. Its buttery creamy goodness takes you back to a better childhood than you actually had. And pudding is so easy to make! Here’s my go-to recipe for butterscotch feminist pudding. -Ijeoma Oluo |
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Ijeoma Oluo’s Feminist Pudding
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar. When brown sugar is melted (but not bubbling, we’re not making candy), add 1 cup of milk and the half and half. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and bourbon, if using. Stir occasionally until it comes to a low boil.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining cup of milk, cornstarch, and granulated sugar. Pour into the boiling stovetop mixture, whisking while you pour. Stir until it’s thick enough that it covers the back of your spoon when you lift it out of the pudding. Then remove from heat and let cool, or eat scalding hot like I do.
Keywords: Butterscotch Pudding
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