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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 homemade vanilla pudding is rich, creamy, and easy to make from scratch, 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 whisk until smooth, then cook over medium heat until thickened and boiling, about 8-10 minutes.
Lightly beat egg yolks, then temper by slowly adding hot milk mixture while whisking.
Return mixture to saucepan, cook until thickened, then remove from heat.
Stir in butter and vanilla, strain to remove lumps, then refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or top with whipped cream before serving.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$10
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
pudding, vanilla