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A decadent slice of caramel layered dessert with a graham crust, creamy filling, whipped cream, and drizzle.

Butterscotch Delight Soup

Indulge in a luxurious, creamy Butterscotch Delight Soup, a decadent sweet treat that warms the soul. This unique dessert soup features rich butterscotch flavors, a velvety texture, and a hint of salt to perfectly balance its sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dessert, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butterscotch Soup Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113g
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
For Thickening
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans chopped
  • 2 tbsp butterscotch sauce for drizzling, store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

Prepare the Butterscotch Base
  1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the dark brown sugar and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved and forms a thick, bubbly mixture.
  2. Gradually whisk in the 1/4 cup of heavy cream, then the 1 1/2 cups of whole milk. Continue whisking until smooth and combined. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up slightly.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and fine sea salt, stirring until well incorporated. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, but do not boil.
Thicken and Finish
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until a smooth slurry forms. This is your thickening agent.
  2. While whisking continuously, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering butterscotch soup. Continue to whisk and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the soup thickens to your desired consistency. It should be creamy and coating the back of a spoon.
  3. For an extra smooth texture, carefully pour the soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or directly into serving bowls to remove any lumps.
Serve
  1. Ladle the warm Butterscotch Delight Soup into individual serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of chopped toasted pecans, and a drizzle of extra butterscotch sauce, if desired.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy this unique sweet soup!

Notes

For best results, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching. If you prefer a less sweet soup, you can slightly reduce the amount of brown sugar. This soup is best served warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.