Heart-Healthy Butterscotch Pudding

Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Butterscotch Pudding, a luscious dessert crafted with wholesome ingredients and a lightened-up twist. This recipe swaps traditional cream with unsweetened almond milk, creating a velvety base that’s kinder to your heart without sacrificing rich, caramel-like flavor. A touch of dark brown sugar and a fragrant hint of ground cinnamon elevate this classic pudding, while cornstarch ensures a perfectly smooth, thick consistency. Ready in under 30 minutes and low in saturated fat, this dessert is finished off with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for an optional, nutty crunch. Perfect for a make-ahead treat, this pudding chills to silky perfection in the fridge, making it an irresistible yet mindful indulgence for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine 2.5 cups of the almond milk, dark brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat over medium-low, stirring gently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 0.5 cup of almond milk with the cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 3

Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium and continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Once the mixture starts to thicken, reduce heat to low and cook while whisking constantly for another 2 minutes until the pudding achieves a thick, smooth consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.

Step 7

Pour the pudding into six individual serving dishes or a large serving bowl.

Step 8

Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 9

Chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until fully set.

Step 10

Before serving, optionally top with toasted sliced almonds to add a crunchy texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1038.6

Total Fat 47.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1060.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 116.1g
Protein 10.8g	0%

Vitamin D 263.5IU	0%
Calcium 1460.3mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 628.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 56.1%