Description
A creamy and smooth homemade vanilla pudding made from scratch with simple ingredients—perfect as a classic dessert or filling for pies and pastries.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
- Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook for another 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute some of the milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Top with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or cookie crumbles for extra flair.
- Can be used as a filling for cream puffs, trifles, or pies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg