Vanilla Pudding

Name: Vanilla Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Sweetened whipped cream, fresh berries, toasted coconut, chocolate, or other toppings for garnish (optional)

Recipe GLPRf8e0e60ce420e4

Dessert

15 min

302 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A classic creamy vanilla pudding made with eggs, milk, and butter. This rich and silky dessert is thickened with cornstarch and infused with real vanilla flavor. Serve chilled, topped with your choice of whipped cream, fresh berries, toasted coconut, chocolate, or other favorite garnishes.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Sweetened whipped cream, fresh berries, toasted coconut, chocolate, or other toppings for garnish (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir together until well blended.
Pour in about 1/4 cup of the milk and whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps.
Add the beaten egg yolks and pour in the remaining 1 3/4 cups of milk. Whisk until fully combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk frequently as the mixture heats, until it thickens and just begins to bubble at the edges, about 2-3 minutes. Ensure the mixture reaches 160F.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring constantly for another 5-6 minutes, until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
Remove the pan from heat. Add the butter pieces and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter is completely melted and incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the pudding into a small serving bowl or divide among individual serving bowls.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Remove plastic wrap and top with your choice of sweetened whipped cream, fresh berries, toasted coconut, chocolate, or other desired garnishes before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

All ingredients are staples at any Charlotte grocery chain, making this a genuine grab-and-go option with no special trips. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving, vanilla pudding is genuinely cheap—driven by milk and sugar, with butter and an egg yolk costing pennies. The stated fifteen minutes is honest if you count only stovetop time, though tempering the egg yolk and cooling adds five to ten minutes in reality; this is a minor quibble for a weeknight dessert. This pudding reheats poorly and is best eaten same-night, and while it's simple enough for anyone to execute without fuss, it demands attention to heat and constant stirring to avoid lumps or curdling.