{"id":178025,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/butterscotch-delight\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T13:30:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:30:25","slug":"butterscotch-delight","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/butterscotch-delight\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterscotch Delight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it&#8217;s hot, a cold dessert is a delicious way to cool down, and this butterscotch delight is an easy, creamy treat. The crust is baked briefly at first, but once it cools, you just add layers of cream cheese, whipped topping and instant pudding. This is a true crowd-pleaser, and if you serve it to a crowd, be prepared for them to want seconds.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe falls into the category of layered, or &#8220;lush,&#8221; desserts\u2014in fact, it&#8217;s sometimes called butterscotch lush\u2014which typically have a cookie or flour crust topped with a layer of what&#8217;s essentially cream cheese frosting and whipped topping. Then comes a layer of pudding, and you can find a lush dessert flavored with everything from butterscotch and chocolate to pistachio and lemon; if there&#8217;s a pudding flavor, there&#8217;s likely a lush recipe that includes it. A final layer of whipped topping and chopped nuts makes this layered butterscotch dessert look wonderful when it&#8217;s cut into squares.<\/p>\n<h2>Butterscotch Delight Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Cold butter cut into flour helps this simple crust become flaky during baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> Using all-purpose flour is best for the crust, as it has the right amount of protein needed to ensure the crust stays flaky and tender while also keeping its shape and not tearing easily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walnuts:<\/strong> Finely chopped walnuts mixed with the crust ingredients give the dessert a little more of a crunchy texture in each bite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese:<\/strong> The first layer gets a tangy, creamy boost from cream cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confectioners&#8217; sugar:<\/strong> This will both sweeten the cream cheese and give it a more airy texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whipped topping:\u00a0<\/strong>Adding frozen whipped topping to the cream cheese and sugar mixture not only adds bulk but makes the layer very light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk and i<\/strong><strong>nstant butterscotch pudding mix:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need milk to make the instant pudding. Use at least 2%; whole milk is OK, but don&#8217;t use skim. And note that the amount of milk called for in this recipe may be slightly less than the instant pudding package calls for.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More walnuts:<\/strong> A few chopped walnuts sprinkled over the top of the dessert will look great.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the crust<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Making the crust\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large bowl, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the finely chopped walnuts to the flour mixture, and stir everything together.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Bake the crust<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Baked crust in a pan cooling on a rack\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Press the crust mixture into a greased 13&#215;9-inch baking pan. Bake the crust until it&#8217;s golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Make the cream cheese layer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Spreading cream cheese layer over crust\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners&#8217; sugar until they&#8217;re smooth. Fold in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping. Carefully spread that layer over the cooled crust.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Make the pudding layer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Whisking the butterscotch pudding in a large bowl\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In another bowl, beat the milk and instant pudding for two minutes, until thickened.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Assemble the dessert<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Spreading whipped topping onto the layered dessert\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Carefully spread the pudding mix over the cream cheese layer. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding, then sprinkle chopped walnuts over the top. Cover the pan, and place it in the refrigerator for one hour to set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_7.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Angled shot of two plates with slices of butterscotch delight\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Butterscotch Delight Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Change up the nuts in the topping:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t like walnuts, you can change the type of nuts you use for the topping, or leave them out entirely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap the nuts in the crust:<\/strong> As for the walnuts in the crust, try using pecans instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it nut-free:<\/strong> If you need to make the butterscotch delight nut-free, leave the nut topping out and replace the ground walnuts in the crust with either chopped sunflower seeds or oatmeal. Briefly toast the oats in melted butter before adding them to the crust mixture. Be aware that the flavor of the crust may change a bit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a chocolate version:<\/strong> Use instant chocolate pudding instead of butterscotch to make a chocolate version of this delightful dessert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Butterscotch Delight<\/h2>\n<p>Any leftover butterscotch delight can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Place the remaining dessert in an airtight container.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze butterscotch delight?<\/h3>\n<p>You can freeze this, but if you do, divide it into servings first, then freeze them separately. It&#8217;s best to place the servings on a baking pan and freeze them briefly; about 30 minutes should make them firm enough to wrap each in freezer-safe plastic wrap and then store the pieces in an airtight container. Eat them within three months. Note that the texture of the pudding layer may be more watery after thawing.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make this ahead of time and you were hoping to freeze the entire pan, that&#8217;s going to be a little harder to do. You&#8217;d need to use a pan that is both oven- and freezer-safe; some metal pans may be appropriate, but if you use glass, double-check that it&#8217;s meant for both oven and freezer, and make sure the pan cools completely before placing the dish in the freezer. You wouldn&#8217;t be able to store the dessert for a long time because any lid or covering wouldn&#8217;t be airtight. Plus, any texture changes as the dessert thaws could make it less appetizing.<\/p>\n<h2>Butterscotch Delight Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2072379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_8.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Closeup shot of a slice of butterscotch delight with a forkful removed\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the difference between butterscotch and caramel?<\/h3>\n<p>Butterscotch and caramel are similar, but caramel is made with white sugar, and butterscotch is made with brown sugar. There are additional minor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-difference-between-caramel-butterscotch-and-toffee\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-difference-between-caramel-butterscotch-and-toffee\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">differences between caramel, butterscotch and toffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you use a graham cracker or cookie-crumb crust?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes! Try making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-graham-cracker-crust\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/homemade-graham-cracker-crust\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">graham cracker crust<\/a>, or the crust from this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/butterscotch-bliss-layered-dessert\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/butterscotch-bliss-layered-dessert\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">butterscotch bliss layered dessert<\/a>, or the cookie crust in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/layered-candy-cane-dessert\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/layered-candy-cane-dessert\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">layered candy cane dessert<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you get those clean borders between the cream and pudding layers?<\/h3>\n<p>Ah, the challenge of making a layered pudding dessert. If you find the cream and pudding layers starting to blend and become messy when you try to spread one layer over another, place the dish in the refrigerator for a short time to let the lower layer firm up. So you&#8217;d spread the cream cheese layer over the crust, and then refrigerate, then add the pudding layer and refrigerate, and so on. Also use gentle spreading motions, and try to use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/favorite-frosting-tools\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/favorite-frosting-tools\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">offset spatula<\/a> to spread each layer, rather than a spoon or knife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;This creamy layered dessert is popular whenever I serve it,&#8221; reports Barbara Edgemon of Belleview, Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2107951,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[306494,304173,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,304368,303887,304268,304558,306446,324623,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[340672,309455,308984,259620,310796,308992,308880,308745,308478,259483,308910,312423,309177,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343419],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Butterscotch 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Instant pudding and whipped topping make this an easy go-to recipe for busy days too.","recipeIngredient":["1\/2 cup cold butter","1 cup all-purpose flour","1 cup finely chopped walnuts","1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened","1 cup confectioners' sugar","1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided","3-1\/2 cups cold 2% milk","2 packages (3.5 ounces each) instant butterscotch pudding mix","1\/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the crust","text":"Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large bowl, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the finely chopped walnuts to the flour mixture, and stir everything together.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the crust","text":"Press the crust mixture into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake the crust until it's golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the cream cheese layer","text":"In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until they're smooth. Fold in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping. Carefully spread that layer over the cooled crust.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the pudding layer","text":"In another bowl, beat the milk and instant pudding for two minutes, until thickened.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_4.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Assemble the dessert","text":"Carefully spread the pudding mix over the cream cheese layer. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding, then sprinkle chopped walnuts over the top. Cover the pan, and place it in the refrigerator for one hour to set.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterscotch-Delight_TOHD24_15790_JuliaHartbeck_5.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"20 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Suzanne S. Wiley"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 272 calories","fatContent":"17g fat (8g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"27mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"251mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"24g carbohydrate (18g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.8333335,"reviewCount":6,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"<p>I loved this! We have some butterscotch lovers in my family, so I was eager to try this. It turned out great! It includes so many flavors and textures that I just love. It was delicious!  <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jbpar"},"reviewBody":"I came across this recipe years ago from one of my taste of home magazines and has become one of my main dessert recipes for almost all holidays , especially Easter. With so much to prepare for holiday meals, I forgot to make it one time and boy did my 11 year old grandson let me know about it! He was so looking forward to it. I made it the next day and took it to him.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JustlikeMomdid"},"reviewBody":"This is a dessert that my mom used to make every Thanksgiving. I had lost the recipe and now I have it again. It will be just like Mom is still here.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lhangel"},"reviewBody":"Love the desert although I use one box Butterscotch and one Vanilla instant pudding, as two butterscotch seemed a little over bearing in flavor for our family.  Have passed this recipe on to many  friends and family members.  Definitely a FIVE STAR desert......","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jmkasprak"},"reviewBody":"This went over well on my dessert buffet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mrs_T"},"reviewBody":"I used a gluten free crust from a similar recipe so I could make the dessert gluten free.  I have made this with chocolate or lemon instant pudding for years, but had not tried butterscotch before.  It is really good with the butterscotch pudding!  It got rave reviews at a church potluck!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"15790","romance_copy_dek":"Butterscotch delight is cool and creamy, just what you want in a warm-weather dessert. 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