Description
A cozy, buttery dessert that tastes like caramel but is richer and pairs beautifully with ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
- Optional: 1/2 cup toasted pecans or 1 tablespoon dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the base by creaming butter and sugar, then mix in flour.
- Prepare the butterscotch filling on the stovetop by melting brown sugar and butter, and heating cream until it reaches 235–240°F (112–116°C).
- Pour the filling over the crust in the pan.
- Bake briefly to set the filling.
- Chill for about 30 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve warm with ice cream or chilled as bars. Keep an eye on the sugar temperature for a silky finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American