Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this homemade vanilla pudding. With a rich vanilla flavor and a silky smooth texture, this dessert is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 cups whole milk, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Other Ingredients:
- 3 egg yolks
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- Add liquid ingredients: Gradually whisk in 2 ½ cups of milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cook mixture: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Temper egg yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of hot mixture to temper the yolks.
- Combine mixtures: Pour tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Chill: Pour pudding into individual dishes and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly while cooking to prevent lumps from forming.
- You can top the pudding with whipped cream or fruit for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg