Nothing beats the creamy, decadent taste of homemade vanilla pudding. It’s a family favorite that brings a certain nostalgia to the table and will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. If you’re looking to make this treat in the comfort of your own kitchen, today’s your lucky day.
Making Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding is a simple, cost-effective, and delicious way to enjoy pudding. The process is straightforward and requires very few ingredients. By following a few key steps, anyone can make a delicious vanilla pudding that is perfect for special occasions and everyday life. The key to creating the best homemade pudding is using quality ingredients and taking the time to properly whisk and cook the ingredients. This process creates a creamy, light pudding that is irresistible.
What is Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
Homemade Vanilla Pudding is a creamy, velvety and comforting dessert that can be enjoyed by the entire family. It’s easy and economical to make, and it can be customized with a variety of flavorings and mix-ins for a delicious treat you’ll enjoy time and time again. You can make Easy Homemade Vanilla pudding with just a few simple ingredients: sugar, cornstarch, milk, and a little butter.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Egg yolks
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
How to make Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding
In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of the milk with the cornstarch.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the remaining milk, salt, and sugar. Allow the mixture to heat over medium heat until it is steaming; do not let it boil.
While the milk is heating, whisk the egg yolks in a separate small bowl.
Once the milk is steaming, slowly pour ½ cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
Pour into individual serving dishes. Top each with a layer of plastic wrap touching the top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve and enjoy!
Tools For This Recipe
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Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch salt
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of the milk with the cornstarch.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the remaining milk, salt, and sugar. Allow the mixture to heat over medium heat until it is steaming; do not let it boil.
- While the milk is heating, whisk the egg yolks in a separate small bowl.
- Once the milk is steaming, slowly pour ½ cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour into individual serving dishes. Top each with a layer of plastic wrap touching the top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve and enjoy!
