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Homemade Vanilla Pudding

Rich and creamy Homemade Vanilla Pudding made with only a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of your time. Skip the boxed pudding, nothing beats homemade!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Heat Milk - In a medium saucepan heat the milk until it starts to bubble, over medium heat. Make sure to stir occasionally so that it doesn't burn on the bottom, and watch it so that it doesn't boil over.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients - In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Add to the hot milk, a little at a time, stirring continuously to dissolve.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients - In another bowl beat the egg and gradually stir a couple ladles of the hot milk mixture into the egg (this is called tempering), then pour this mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to boil and stir for another minute, then remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter has melted and the pudding is smooth.
  4. Chill and Serve - Pour the pudding into dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftover vanilla pudding covered in the refrigerator, it will last for up to 7 days! Perfect to reuse for parfaits or snacks during the week.
  • Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 178mg (5%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.