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Vanilla Pudding

This homemade vanilla pudding recipe is super rich and creamy, only takes a few simple ingredients, and is so much better than instant mixes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 3/4 cup each
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar $0.12
  • 3 Tbsp corn starch $0.09
  • 3 cups whole milk $0.73
  • 3 large egg yolks $0.60
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract $0.87
  • 3 Tbsp salted butter $0.38

Instructions

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  1. Add the sugar and cornstarch to a medium-sized pot. Mix them together and set the pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the milk and stir constantly until it comes to a boil. Continue stirring for 1 minute longer.
  3. The milk should be thick enough to coat the back of wooden spoon. Take the mixture off the heat.
  4. Beat the egg yolks. Whisk one tablespoon of the hot milk into the beaten egg yolks.
  5. Continue to whisk in the milk, tablespoon by tablespoon, until the egg mixture is very warm.
  6. Set the remaining pot of milk over medium heat and whisk in the warmed egg mixture. Bring the pudding to a boil while stirring constantly. Continue stirring for 1 minute longer.
  7. Take the pudding off the heat. Add the vanilla and the butter. Stir until the butter has melted.
  8. Strain the pudding through a fine mesh sieve.
  9. Add the strained pudding to a large bowl. Serve warm or cover with plastic film touching the pudding's surface and store in the refrigerator until the pudding has cooled.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.75cup Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Fiber 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 43/4 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.75cup
Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Fiber 0.1g 0%

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