Creamy Vanilla Pudding

Name: Creamy 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

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

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.

Originally published as Creamy Vanilla Pudding in Reminisce Extra April 1993

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jen

Feb 2, 2019

this was such a delicious, rich, easy to prepare pudding. I love it so much it's going in my glasses for layers of salty crunch and sweet, creamy delight. Thank you for sharing.....
Saemma

Dec 23, 2018

Made it this morning and it was absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I love recipes with great instructions! Moving forward this will be my go to recipe for vanilla pudding. Happy Holidays everyone.
llabmik

Dec 11, 2018

Just made this today, very quick and easy. Creamy and thickened nicely. Not too sweet, just right. I used part half
moochykatt

Nov 11, 2018

I usually don't commit on recipes, but this pudding is delicious! And very easy to make! Thank you!
Gina

Oct 12, 2018

This creamy pudding sets up in no time and is smooth as silk. No need to strain for gross cooked egg bits that other recipes have! Just follow the recipe exactly as they describe for the best pudding you have ever had.
Penny

Dec 6, 2017

Absolutely delish
irishchef

Aug 8, 2017

I LOVE this one! I have made it two times so far and both times i have loved the out come! Really really really good, and easy! Also, it is nice that it is made with on hand ingredients! so yummy!!! Five *****
PACountryGirl

Aug 8, 2017

5 stars - easy to make and yummy too.
Lady Fingers

Mar 25, 2017

I made a half-batch of this, as a basis for a strawberry dessert. Excellent results in almost no time! Not stirring is scary, but it worked.
dchovanes

Nov 30, 2015

Great recipe. I could not believe that I didn't have to stir this. I would give it more stars if I could.