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Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe
This nearly no-fail recipe is perfect to make the BEST rich, creamy and flavorful homemade vanilla pudding from scratch!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Set a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the whole milk, egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, and salt to the pot. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, this could take 3 to 5 minutes. One simmering, stir consistently for 1-2 minutes while the pudding thickens. It should be fairly thick, but will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter is fully melted and combined.
- Scoop or pour the pudding into a storage container. Press plastic wrap down over the top of the pudding to eliminate any contact with air. (This ensures the pudding does not create a skin over the top.) Then refrigerate until cold.
- Once the pudding is cold scoop into serving cups and serve cold. Serve as is, or garnish with whipped cream and vanilla wafers.
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Notes
- Variations – Use any extract you like to create fun flavors like coconut, lemon, orange, cotton candy, or peppermint pudding. Use 2 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp alternative extract.
- Variations – Use any extract you like to create fun flavors like coconut, lemon, orange, cotton candy, or peppermint pudding. Use 2 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp alternative extract.
- Storage Suggestions - Store in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.