Best 5 Butter Crunch Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Butter Crunch Pudding, a classic dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding with a crispy, caramelized topping. This irresistible treat features a rich vanilla pudding base, made with milk, sugar, cornstarch, eggs, and butter, that is cooked to perfection until thick and smooth. The star of the show is the butter crunch topping, a mixture of butter, sugar, and vanilla extract that is cooked until golden brown and poured over the pudding. As the topping cools, it forms a shatteringly crisp layer that adds a delightful textural contrast to the creamy pudding. This recipe also includes a variation for a chocolate butter crunch pudding, where the vanilla pudding is replaced with chocolate pudding, resulting in a decadent and indulgent dessert. Additionally, there's a section dedicated to alternative toppings, such as whipped cream, fresh berries, and chopped nuts, allowing you to customize your butter crunch pudding to your liking.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-TIME BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY



Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy image

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate. -Mildred Duffy, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1-1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds
8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in 1 piece; remove foil. , Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CRUNCH CHIA SEED PUDDING RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Chia Seed Pudding Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: peanut butter, greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, honey, chia seeds, banana, roasted peanut, crunchy granola cluster

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Snacks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup peanut butter
½ cup greek yogurt
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup chia seeds
1 banana, sliced
roasted peanut
4 tablespoons crunchy granola cluster

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter and greek yogurt together until smooth.
  • Add in the almond milk, vanilla, honey, and chia seeds and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate, covered for 4 hours.
  • Spoon the pudding into desired serving dish and top with sliced banana, roasted peanuts, and crunchy granola clusters.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 23 grams

BUTTER PECAN CRUNCH



Butter Pecan Crunch image

My mother first tasted this frozen treat decades ago. It's easy but elegant. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in ice cream and whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with candy. , Freeze for at least 2 hours. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BUTTER-CRUNCH TOPPING



Butter-Crunch Topping image

"It's nice to keep this crisp, golden mixture on hand to top pudding or pie filling over ice cream," reports field editor Ellen Benninger of Greenville, Pennsylvania. "I got this handy dessert idea from a neighbor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Vanilla ice cream
Warmed apple pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and nuts. Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in the refrigerator. Top ice cream with apple pie filling; sprinkle with topping.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTER CRUNCH



Old-Fashioned Butter Crunch image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons water
1 cup toasted almonds, chopped, about 4 ounces
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, tempered
1 cup toasted almonds, chopped, about 4 ounces
One 12 x 18-inch pan, buttered and lined with buttered foil, plus 2 large cutting--boards, jelly-roll pans, or cardboard pieces, covered with parchment.

Steps:

  • To make the butter crunch mixture, melt the butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in almonds, and pour out into prepared pan, spreading the mixture with the back of a spoon to fill the pan. Before the butter crunch hardens, but when it is firm enough to handle, turn it out onto a large parchment-covered cutting board and peel away the foil. Allow the butter crunch to cool completely. To finish the butter crunch, wipe the top surface of the candy with a damp paper towel to remove excess butter and allow to dry a few minutes. Have another cutting board or the back of a jelly-roll pan ready to turn the candy over onto. Use a small offset metal icing spatula to spread half the tempered chocolate quickly over the butter crunch. Scatter half the chopped almonds over the chocolate. Cover this finished surface with a piece of parchment paper or foil and place another cutting board or the back of a large jelly-roll pan. Remove top board and paper and quickly spread with remaining tempered chocolate and scatter on remaining almonds (it isn't necessary to wipe the second side because it wasn't against a buttered surface). Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set chocolate. Break the butter crunch into 2-inch pieces. Store candy in a tin or plastic container with a tight-fitting cover and keep at a cool room temperature for up to a week.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter: Salted butter can make the pudding too salty. If you only have salted butter on hand, omit the added salt in the recipe.
  • Don't overcook the pudding: The pudding will continue to thicken as it cools, so err on the side of undercooking it. If you overcook it, the pudding will be too thick and rubbery.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: A heavy-bottomed saucepan will help to prevent the pudding from scorching. If you don't have a heavy-bottomed saucepan, you can use a regular saucepan, but be sure to stir the pudding constantly.
  • Let the pudding cool completely before serving: This will allow the pudding to set and firm up.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings: Whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit are all great options.

Conclusion:

Butter Crunch Pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, buttery texture and crunchy toffee bits, this pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Butter Crunch Pudding a try!

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