Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe

Step 1

In a double-broiler, cook sugar, whole milk, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 2

When mixture thickens, add some of it to the egg yolks and mix well.

Step 3

Pour egg mixture into the double-broiler mixture.

Step 4

Cook until thick. Take the pudding off the stove, and add in butter and vanilla.

Step 5

Place pudding in individual serving dishes, or a medium-sized bowl.

Step 6

Cool until pudding is lukewarm.

Step 7

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.