🍮 Vanilla Pudding
Ingredients
(Serves 4–6)
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2 ½ cups whole milk
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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¼ tsp salt
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3 large egg yolks
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Mix dry ingredients
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
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Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
2. Cook the pudding
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Place saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir constantly until mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Temper the egg yolks
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In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks.
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Gradually add a few tablespoons of the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly (prevents curdling).
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Slowly whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
4. Finish cooking
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Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until pudding is thick and smooth.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. Chill and serve
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Pour pudding into individual cups or a large bowl.
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Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
💡 Tips
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For extra richness, substitute ½ cup of milk with heavy cream.
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Top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or chocolate shavings for a fancier presentation.
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This pudding can also be layered into parfaits or used as a pie filling.
If you like, I can give a quick 2-ingredient microwave version that’s ready in 5 minutes — super easy for a fast dessert. Do you want that?
