Easy Vanilla Pudding
Indulge in the creamy, homemade goodness of Easy Vanilla Pudding, a classic dessert that comes together effortlessly with just seven simple ingredients. This recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and velvety texture, thanks to the combination of whole milk, rich egg yolks, and pure vanilla extract. Ready in just 20 minutes of hands-on time, it’s a quick, from-scratch treat that’s miles ahead of store-bought varieties. Whether served chilled as a comforting dessert or used as a versatile filling for pies and pastries, this pudding is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. With no artificial flavors or preservatives, it’s the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, to avoid clumping, then whisk in the egg yolks until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 10-12 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and continue whisking for 1-2 minutes to fully cook the pudding and remove any starchy taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
Transfer the pudding to a bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill fully.
Serve the pudding chilled in individual bowls or use as a filling for your favorite desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.0 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1157 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
