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Simple Homemade Vanilla Pudding

A white bowl filled with creamy, pale yellow Homemade vanilla pudding, showing small bubbles on the surface, set on a wooden board.
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Make a creamy, comforting vanilla pudding from real ingredients. This easy dessert tastes like childhood and is perfect for a quick weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens and just begins to boil. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  6. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  7. Return the saucepan to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until the pudding thickens more and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Pour the homemade vanilla pudding into a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of half of the whole milk.
  • If you prefer a thinner consistency, reduce the cornstarch to 3 tablespoons.
  • This recipe makes a classic custard base.

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