Description
A silky, layered dessert that combines rich butterscotch flavor with a crunchy crust and airy topping, perfect for make-ahead occasions.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker or cookie crust
- Butterscotch chips
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Dairy
- Whipped topping
- Milk
- Unflavored gelatin (optional for stabilizing)
- Chopped toasted pecans (optional for garnish)
- Sea salt flakes (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers with melted butter and pressing into a 9×13 pan.
- Melt butterscotch chips over low heat or cook brown sugar with butter until smooth.
- Mix in dairy to the melted butterscotch and allow it to cool slightly.
- Layer the butterscotch filling over the crust, then spread whipped topping on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with toasted pecans or sea salt before serving.
Notes
For best texture, pre-bake the crust briefly for a firmer base. Use stabilized whipped cream for longer-lasting topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assembling and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg