In a 1½- to 2-quart heavy saucepan melt butter over moderate heat and add brown sugar

Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally; check for hard set on ice cube

Stir in cream and vanilla; simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 15-20 minutes

Cool to warm and store in a tightly sealed container until ready to serve

Re-heat sauce and puddings before service; pour sauce over each individual portion of pudding, and garnish with mint and ice cream or heavy 52% cream