Vanilla Pudding from Scratch

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 4 servings

Calories 250

Enjoy a rich, creamy vanilla pudding made from scratch with simple ingredients and classic techniques.

4 large egg yolks
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar, packed (or substitute granulated sugar)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whole milk, cold
2 cups whole milk, warm
1 vanilla bean vanilla bean (or vanilla extract) (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract)
2 tablespoons butter

In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, sugars, salt, and cornstarch.
Whisk in cold milk until smooth, then heat remaining milk with vanilla bean or extract until bubbling.
Temper hot milk into egg mixture, then cook over medium heat, whisking until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract, then strain if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap, chill for at least 2 hours, then whisk before serving.

For an ultra-smooth pudding, strain through a fine sieve before chilling.

Calories: 250kcal

Cost: $10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pudding, vanilla