Top 8 Butterscotch Dessert Recipes

Updated on Feb. 13, 2024

Our top-rated recipes-including cookies, cheesecakes, brownies and more-prove that everything is better with butterscotch.

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1/8

Apple Butterscotch Crisp

Total Time 2 hours 40 min
Servings 3 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a mini slow cooker. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia

2/8

Butterscotch Pecan Cookies

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Butterscotch pecan cookies have a rich buttery flavor. No one will guess they started from convenient cake and pudding mixes. — Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana

3/8

Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding

Total Time 3 hours 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

4/8

Toffee Cheesecake Bars

Total Time 45 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would ever guess they’re lighter. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

5/8

Butterscotch Toffee Cookies

Total Time 20 min
Servings 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: With its big butterscotch and chocolate flavor, my cookie stands out. I like to enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It’s my fallback recipe when I’m short on time and need something delicious fast. —Allie Blinder, Norcross, Georgia
6/8

Aunt Ruth's Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake

Total Time 1 hour 35 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it was torture when my sister and I had to wait until the next day to have a piece. When I visited my old neighborhood and stopped by her house, she offered me a piece of that wonderful cheesecake. I made sure to leave with a copy of the recipe! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
7/8

Butterscotch Cake

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I get lots of compliments and recipe requests whenever I make this eye-catching cake. The filling is similar to German chocolate cake. —Judy Lamon, Louisville, Tennessee
8/8

Butterscotch Candy

Total Time 40 min
Servings about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator: I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! —Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana