When I was younger I never really understood why there were so many different names for caramel. Toffee? Butterscotch? Surely they are all the same thing?! Well, now I am older I have obviously realised that they are not. However, I know some people also don’t know the difference so here’s the little lesson on all things similar. Now, as its basically Autumn (maybe not technically I’m unsure, but I count September as Autumn), I thought this was a better time to post a butterscotch recipe. This recipe does actually contain two though, one for the butterscotch sauce itself, and one for the cheesecake. Angel Delight did not delight me as a child. While it was a staple birthday party dessert or comforting treat for some, for me it was more of a nightmare. Call me superficial but I just couldn't get past the way it looked: like slop. Whatever the explanation, I'm sure we can all agree that butterscotch pudding is the stuff dreams are made of. Dreams where you have a big bowl of pudding that's as big as your head, and no one is making you share. The Morrisons Butterscotch Delight was the least like actual Angel Delight. For that reason I had to give it the lowest score.

READ MORE: 'I compared Ambrosia custard to Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer and one was basically water'Toffee is very similar to butterscotch but is a harder candy-like substance which is cooked for a lot longer. In reality, toffee sauce, and butterscotch sauce when made at home are basically the exact same with different names. The only difference as mentioned is how long its cooked for – I just believe some places call it toffee sauce as its more appealing to younger people. Recipe

Sugar, Modified Starches, Palm Oil, Inulin, Milk Protein Concentrate, Palm Fat, Gelling Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Phosphates), Emulsifiers (Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Lecithins), Colours (Plain Caramel, Carotenes), Lactose ( Milk), Milk Proteins, Butter Powder (1%) (Dried Butter ( Milk), Glucose Syrup, Milk Proteins, Stabiliser (Triphosphates)), Light Brown Sugar (1%), Whey Powder ( Milk), Calcium Carbonate, Anti-Caking Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Flavouring. Lifestyle / Additives As I’ve started to come to terms with eating a variety of foods again, I would love to be able to challenge myself to this old favourite. I am not there yet, but I see it somewhere in my future. Maybe even in a homemade version, like this recipe, I found to share with you all. The perfect dessert that takes no time at all to enjoy on this cosy Sunday night... The dessert does not contain gelatin, an animal-derived ingredient often used in desserts and candies that many vegetarians avoid. Do You Have Any Suggestions? Over the years, Angel Delight has experimented with many flavors, some of which have since been discontinued.Alexander, Saffron (16 March 2017). "Angel Delight and 10 other forgotten foods you can still buy". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 27 June 2017. This is a nice and easy dessert that has a good but not very strong flavour, a bit similar to creme brulee or other caramelised sugar treats. If you didn’t want to make the sauce at all, you could theoretically use the butterscotch Angel Delight instead. You would basically just need to fold the powder into the mixture, and that would flavour it! I personally didn’t because I much prefer the sauce, but I know some of you love Angel Delight! Decoration Fortunately, my butterscotch pudding is not made with wallpaper paste (yay!), and it has no flimmin' glacé cherries on the top (double yay!). What it does contain, however, is just a half a dozen simple ingredients which most, if not all of us have to hand; Creamy and indulgent, this vegan butterscotch pudding is really simple, and made with just six basic ingredients. And because it only takes 15 mins or so to cook (plus a bit of time in the fridge to chill), it's perfect as a weekday dessert, Sunday teatime treat, or even as a kids' party pudding!

TBH, I haven't tried but if you do, you'll need to reduce the amount by about 20% (because vegan spreads tend to be around 80% fat). And if you do use coconut oil, do let me know how you got on with it, so that I can pass it on to other readers! While Angel Delight is not compatible with a vegan diet, it’s worth noting that it is suitable for vegetarians.

I used to have this as a child and I remember it was simply divine. It was actually one of the most delicious treats and I preferred it to anything else. Today, Angel Delight is a product of Premier Foods and continues to be a household favorite. In fact, in a 2015 survey conducted by Food Network, the dessert was named Britain’s ‘favorite childhood dish’.

This article will delve deeper into the ingredients of Angel Delight, as well as provide you with a brief rundown of Angel Delight. A Brief History of Angel Delight Unfortunately, I don't think I'm an Angel Delight convert. It was okay but there are many other childhood classics I'd rather eat. As the leading brand, I expected Angel Delight to be the best by far but I found the supermarket desserts were very similar and they were a better price. The remaining desserts were all pretty similar. The Lidl one wins top place simply because of its superior price. At 29p it tasted just like, if not better, than the original.a b c "Angel Delight's Story". AngelDelightDesserts.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 April 2018 . Retrieved 12 July 2019. Attempts to use plant-based alternatives like soy, oat, or almond milk have proven unsuccessful as they do not bind the mixture together as effectively. Take the pan off the heat and whisk in the cream, which will bubble up vociferously, so be careful, and keep whisking until it stops bubbling. Should there be any lumps at this stage, simply return the pan to a low heat and stir until dissolved. Angel Delight Butterscotch is a light and creamy treat. It is incredibly simple to make as it requires only whipping it up with some milk. Skimmed is fine, which makes it even lighter. Once you have whipped it up it only takes five minutes to be ready. It does not even require the use of the fridge!