Description
A classic homemade vanilla pudding that brings warmth and nostalgia with every creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually add the milk while continually whisking to create a smooth mixture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the mixture while continuously stirring until it thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes or a large bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
The pudding may thicken more as it cools, so if you prefer a softer pudding, you can adjust cooking times slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg