Vanilla Pudding

Name: Vanilla Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups whole milk, divided; Pinch salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon butter

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This vanilla pudding recipe will have you permanently crossing instant pudding mix off your shopping list.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
Pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and do not stir; heat over medium-high. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken. Return to the heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into individual dishes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 244 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

This creamy vanilla pudding turns out perfect every time! It's quick and easy to make, and the result is an old-fashioned pudding that's great for an after-school snack or to use as a base for many delicious desserts. —Jeanne Bullard, Charlotte, North Carolina

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