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Creamy Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe from Scratch
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
250
This rich and creamy vanilla pudding is made from scratch with simple ingredients, perfect for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Dairy
2
cups
whole milk
1/2
cup
granulated sugar
3
tablespoons
cornstarch
1/4
teaspoon
salt
3
large
egg yolks
2
tablespoons
unsalted butter
2
teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened and boiling, about 8-10 minutes.
Beat egg yolks lightly, then temper by adding hot milk gradually, whisking constantly.
Return mixture to saucepan, cook until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Strain pudding into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed onto surface, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
For a smoother texture, strain the pudding before chilling.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$10
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
pudding, vanilla