3.8 from 114 votes
Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Bean Pudding
Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Bean Pudding ~ this thick, classic, creamy vanilla pudding spiked with bourbon is an irresistible and comforting adult dessert!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups whole milk divided
- 1 cup half and half or light cream
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp Kentucky bourbon
- 1 tsp REAL Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Put 1 cup of the milk and the half and half in a saucepan. Run the tip of a sharp knife along the length of the vanilla bean, split it open and use the side of the knife to scrape the seeds into the pan. Add the bean along too. Heat just until it comes to a simmer over medium heat.
- While that is heating, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl. and set aside.
- Whisk in the remaining 2/3 cup milk into the saucepan, and then the eggs. Once the milk has just come to a simmer, very gradually drizzle it into the cornstarch mixture in the bowl, whisking the whole time.
- Return the mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula or whisk.
- Once it comes to a simmer, cook it for one minute longer, stirring constantly. Stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon and divide the pudding among 5 or 6 dishes.
- I like to eat this pudding warm, but you can chill it in the fridge to set it up. Whether you eat it warm or cold, you'll get the nice follow up warmth of the bourbon in every bite.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
169mg
(7%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
332IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.