Butterscotch Pudding

Butterscotch pudding is a rich, creamy dessert made from brown sugar, butter, and milk or cream, often thickened with cornstarch or egg yolks. It's a classic comfort food with roots in 19th-century England, where 'scotch' originally referred to scoring or cutting the sugar and butter mixture. Today, it's a beloved staple in American diners and home kitchens.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. A typical ½-cup serving provides around 200-250 calories, primarily from sugars and dairy fats, along with small amounts of calcium and vitamin D.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	250 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin D	1.0 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	20 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'butterscotch' may derive from the word 'scotche,' meaning to score or cut, as the original recipe involved cutting butter into sugar. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'comfort food' that provides quick energy through simple carbs but offers little in terms of essential nutrients.