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.

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Sherry

Mar 31, 2020

So easy and delicious! Husband says it has the same flavor as family recipe homemade ice cream. Keeper recipe!
Raven

Feb 22, 2020

So simple to make and so delicious! You will never buy pudding again...I've even added cooked rice. Nutmeg and cinnamon for rice pudding. If you're into that sort of thing :) but the recipe exactly how it is without changing anything is fantastic!
Jen

Jan 27, 2020

I have made it three times and it is runny. Good flavor but runny
Gina

Dec 23, 2019

This pudding is easy to make, pretty foolproof, and creamy like no other homemade pudding you’ve ever had. This baby doesn’t have a fake cornstarch flavor, it just blooms with vanilla and is silky on your tongue. Use WHOLE MILK! It makes all the difference. Thanks for this one. It’s been made five times already!
Ariane

Dec 12, 2019

Mmmmm, delish! Thanks for the great recipe. Easy and delicious.
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!
Penny

Dec 6, 2017

Absolutely delish