Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade Vanilla Pudding with this easy stovetop recipe. This classic dessert is rich, velvety, and bursting with vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 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
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Heat over medium heat until thickened.
- Temper the Egg Yolks: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add hot milk mixture to yolks, then return to saucepan and cook until thick.
- Finish the Pudding: Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
Notes
- For a richer pudding, use a mix of whole milk and half-and-half.
- This pudding is versatile and can be used in parfaits or banana pudding recipes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
