Barovian Butterscotch Pudding

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  "diet": "C",
  "name": "Barovian Butterscotch Pudding",
  "page": 171,
  "type": "Uncommon Cuisine",
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    "entries": [
      "After a delectable wolf steak, some buttery garlic bread, and a few glasses of Red Dragon Crush wine, nothing satisfies the sweet tooth like the Blue Water Inn's famous Barovian butterscotch pudding. This dish is as sweet and smooth as a tall chalice of owlbear milk. But a few pieces of advice for those who seek to traverse the ghostly mists of Barovia to dine in their establishments: (1) return home before nightfall, especially during the full moon; (2) don't spend the night at Castle Ravenloft, no matter how much the host wants you to stay; and (3) avoid dream pies and Purple Grapemash No. 3 by the Wizard of Wines vineyard at all costs!"
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  },
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  "serves": {
    "exact": 4
  },
  "source": "HF",
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  "miscTags": [
    "alcohol"
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  "noteCook": [
    "Avoid using a heavily peated Scotch, which can overwhelm the dish with smokiness."
  ],
  "dishTypes": [
    "dessert"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup unsalted butter",
      "amount1": 0.25
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup packed dark brown sugar",
      "amount1": 0.67
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} tablespoons water",
      "amount1": 2
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} tablespoons light corn syrup",
      "amount1": 1.5
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} teaspoon fresh lemon juice",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} teaspoon kosher salt",
      "amount1": 0.75
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} cup heavy cream",
      "amount1": 0.75
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} cups whole milk",
      "amount1": 2
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} egg yolks",
      "amount1": 3
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} tablespoons cornstarch",
      "amount1": 3
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} teaspoon pure vanilla extract",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "{=amount1/v} tablespoon Scotch or Irish whiskey (see Cook's Note)",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    "Very lightly sweetened whipped cream for serving"
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  "instructions": [
    "In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, water, corn syrup, lemon juice, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar. Continue cooking at a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture registers 240°F on an instant-read or candy thermometer, about 3 minutes. Adjust the heat to medium-low and simmer gently (the mixture should bubble lazily and steadily—if not, adjust the heat accordingly), stirring frequently, until the mixture registers 300° to 310°F on the thermometer and has a bittersweet, borderline burnt fragrance, about 6 minutes more.",
    "Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the cream and milk to combine. In another bowl, whisk the yolks, cornstarch, and a little of the cream-milk mixture until uniform; take care to work out any tiny lumps of cornstarch.",
    "Remove the pan with the brown-sugar caramel mixture from the heat. Very carefully pour in about ½ cup of the cream-milk mixture; the mixture will bubble, steam, and possibly splatter. Whisk vigorously, but with care, for about 1 minute, reaching into the corners of the pan. If some of the caramel mixture is seized or still stuck in the corners of the pan, it will re-melt and loosen again. Return the pan to medium heat and, whisking constantly, add the remaining cream-milk mixture; continue whisking until any bits of seized caramel have melted fully and the mixture just reaches a simmer, about 3 minutes.",
    "Whisking constantly, gradually add about ½ cup of the caramel to the egg yolks. Again whisking constantly, add the egg mixture to the pan and continue to cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat, add the vanilla and Scotch, and whisk to incorporate.",
    "Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour in the pudding and, with a flexible spatula, fold and stir the pudding gently to work it through the strainer. With a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, cover the pudding, pressing the paper or wrap directly onto the pudding surface.",
    "Refrigerate until cold and set, at least 4 or up to 24 hours. At serving time, stir the pudding gently until smooth, then top with the whipped cream."
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  "allergenGroups": [
    "milk",
    "eggs",
    "sulphites"
  ],
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  "_fullIngredients": [
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "¼ cup unsalted butter",
      "amount1": 0.25
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "⅔ cup packed dark brown sugar",
      "amount1": 0.67
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "2 tablespoons water",
      "amount1": 2
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1½ tablespoons light corn syrup",
      "amount1": 1.5
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "¾ teaspoon kosher salt",
      "amount1": 0.75
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "¾ cup heavy cream",
      "amount1": 0.75
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "2 cups whole milk",
      "amount1": 2
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "3 egg yolks",
      "amount1": 3
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "3 tablespoons cornstarch",
      "amount1": 3
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    {
      "type": "ingredient",
      "entry": "1 tablespoon Scotch or Irish whiskey (see Cook's Note)",
      "amount1": 1
    },
    "Very lightly sweetened whipped cream for serving"
  ]
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