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Vanilla Pudding
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Vanilla Pudding

Easy recipe for Vanilla Pudding from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Rich, creamy and full of delicious real vanilla flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups milk whole
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 large egg room temperature, yolk
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted

Instructions

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  1. Add 4 cups of whole milk to a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Note: We are not bringing milk to a boil, just to a very faint simmer, then turn off the heat.
  3. In a large heat safe bowl, add the sugar, remaining 1 cup whole milk, egg yolks and whisk very well.
  4. Add in the cornstarch and salt and whisk well.
  5. While whisking very fast add in 1/2 cup of the heated milk in a very thin stream (similar to how you would temper eggs in an ice cream recipe).
  6. Repeat again with another 1 cup of heated milk.
  7. Holding a fine strainer over the pot, pour the mixture back into the remaining heated milk in the large pot.
  8. Turn the heat back onto medium heat.
  9. Note: Whisk the mixture in the pot constantly.
  10. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then to a boil.
  11. Keep whisking for between 4-5 minutes until the consistency has thickened to a pudding consistency.
  12. Turn off the heat, remove the pot from the heat.
  13. Keep whisking for 2-3 minutes.
  14. Add in the vanilla extract and butter, keep whisking until well combined.
  15. Remove the pudding to a large heat-safe bowl.
  16. Press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the top of the pudding (this will prevent a skin from forming on the top of the pudding).
  17. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  18. Whisk well before serving.
  19. Best topped with whipped cream and served with fresh berries.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 229mg (76%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 330mg (7%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 706IU (14%) Calcium 275mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 229mg 76%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 706IU 14%
Calcium 275mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

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