butterscotch pudding

from Saveur.com: New Recipes

INGREDIENTSFOR THE PUDDING
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp.salt
3 Tbs. cornstarch
2 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
4 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. Scotch whiskey
1 tsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE SCOTCH WHIPPED CREAM
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 tsp. Scotch whiskey
Chocolate shavings, for garnishandnbsp;

INSTRUCTIONS1. Make the pudding: In a 2qt saucepan, mix sugar, salt and cornstarch.andnbsp;Whisk in the eggs and milk; turn heat on to medium high and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Cook until thick. Turn off the heat and whisk in butter, whiskey and vanilla.andnbsp;Pour into 4 ramekins or custard cups and chill thoroughly, at least an hour.

2. Make the Scotch whipped cream: In a medium bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Whisk in brown sugar and whiskey.andnbsp;

3. To serve, top chilled pudding with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings.andnbsp;