Dessert Custard Sauce

Name: Dessert Custard Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cups cold milk, divided; 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

No need to stand over the stove to make a custard sauce. Bunny Richardson of Russellville, Alabama created this streamlined version. Goes great over fresh fruit or cake.

Ingredients

2 cups cold milk, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, beat 1 cup milk and pudding mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the cream, sugar, vanilla and remaining milk; beat on low speed for 2 minutes.
Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.