Budino Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on May 13, 2024
This budino recipe features a butterscotch custard layered with homemade salted caramel. Luxuriously creamy with a deep caramel flavor, it’s a sweet and salty dessert that is deeply satisfying.
Utensils Dessert
Globe Italian
16
ingredients
17
steps
220
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
For the Budino
2 1/3 cup(s)
heavy cream, room temperature
1 1/4 cup(s)
whole milk, room temperature
3/4 cup(s)
dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup(s)
water
1/2 tsp
kosher salt, see notes 1
3 tbsp
unsalted butter
1
large egg
3
large egg yolks
1/4 cup(s)
cornstarch
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1 tbsp
rum, optional
1
batch of salted caramel sauce, see below
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
1/2 cup(s)
granulated sugar
3 tbsp
salted butter, cubed
1/3 cup(s)
heavy cream, room temperature
1/2 tsp
flaky salt, such as Maldon, plus more for sprinkling
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Directions 17 steps | 220 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Budino Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Prepare the butterscotch custard. In a large bowl or measuring cup, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Set aside.

Budino Recipe: Prepare the butterscotch custard.
Step 3

In a medium or large saucepan over medium heat, combine the dark brown sugar, water and kosher salt.

Budino Recipe: In a medium or large saucepan over medium heat, combine the dark brown sugar, water and kosher salt.
Step 4

Stir until the sugar melts and then let the mixture cook until caramelized, thickened and bubbles appear, about 8-10 minutes.

Budino Recipe: Stir until the sugar melts and then let the mixture cook until caramelized, thickened and bubbles appear, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 5

Add the butter and whisk in until incorporated.

Budino Recipe: Add the butter and whisk in until incorporated.
Step 6

Slowly whisk in the milk mixture. The mixture may seize and a clump of sugar may form around the whisk. Do not panic and keep whisking over medium heat. The caramel will dissolve back into the milk mixture.

Budino Recipe: Slowly whisk in the milk mixture.
Step 7

While the milk mixture is on a low simmer, whisk together the egg, egg yolks and cornstarch until well combined. 

Budino Recipe: While the milk mixture is on a low simmer, whisk together the egg, egg yolks and cornstarch until well combined.
Step 8

Whisk in half of the hot milk mixture into the cornstarch mixture, a ladleful at a time, making sure to continuously whisk to avoid lumps.

Budino Recipe: Whisk in half of the hot milk mixture into the cornstarch mixture, a ladleful at a time, making sure to continuously whisk to avoid lumps.
Step 9

Transfer the cornstarch mixture into the pot with the remaining milk mixture.

Budino Recipe: Transfer the cornstarch mixture into the pot with the remaining milk mixture.
Step 10

Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk continuously until the mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes.

Budino Recipe: Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk continuously until the mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 11

Remove the pan off of the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and rum, if using.

Budino Recipe: Remove the pan off of the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and rum, if using.
Step 12

Pour the butterscotch custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. 

Budino Recipe: Pour the butterscotch custard through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
Step 13

Divide the custard into 6-8 ramekins or custard jars. Let cool for 20-30 minutes. Place plastic wrap directly on the custard to prevent it from forming a skin. Refrigerate the custard until completely chilled, at least 3 hours. 

Budino Recipe: Divide the custard into 6-8 ramekins or custard jars.
Step 14

When the custard is almost done chilling, make the salted caramel. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and butter. Stir with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. 

Budino Recipe: When the custard is almost done chilling, make the salted caramel.
Step 15

Once the sugar mixture turns amber in color, add the heavy cream. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up. Stir in the salt and stir until combined. Transfer the mixture to a heat-safe container to slightly cool.

Budino Recipe: Once the sugar mixture turns amber in color, add the heavy cream.
Step 16

Pour a thin layer of warm salted caramel over the completely chilled butterscotch custard. 

Budino Recipe: Pour a thin layer of warm salted caramel over the completely chilled butterscotch custard.
Step 17

Garnish with a small pinch of flaky sea salt and serve. Enjoy!

Budino Recipe: Garnish with a small pinch of flaky sea salt and serve.

Notes:

  1. This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. If using Morton’s kosher salt, use ¼ teaspoon. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
738
FAT
55.4 g
PROTEIN
6.3 g
CARBS
54.5 g
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Ten

17 Feb 2023

This recipe of Budino would definitely satisfy your taste buds.

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