homemade vanilla pudding

This homemade vanilla pudding is a classic, simple dessert recipe. Made in minutes from just a few ingredients, this vanilla pudding is rich and flavorful - perfect for serving as a dessert to guests or to just enjoy yourself!

Homemade Vanilla Pudding

milk

vanilla extract

eggs

sugar

cornstarch

Pour the milk into a medium-sized pot and...

Pour the milk into a medium-sized pot and place it on the stove, but don't turn it on yet.

Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks...

Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks to a medium-sized bowl. You can use the egg whites for another recipe such as coconut macaroons or cinnamon stars.

Add the powdered sugar to the egg yolks...

Add the powdered sugar to the egg yolks in the bowl and mix everything with the normal beaters of your electric mixer until creamy and lighter in color.

Add the cornstarch and the same amount of...

Add the cornstarch and the same amount of milk from the pot. Mix again using your electric mixer until everything is well combined. Set the mixture aside.

Returning to the pot of milk on the...

Returning to the pot of milk on the stove, add the vanilla extract and whisk regularly while bringing the milk to a boil.

Wait for your milk to boil, then immediately...

Wait for your milk to boil, then immediately remove it from the hot burner. Pour the egg-sugar-cornstarch mixture into it while whisking constantly.

Place the pot back onto the hot burner...

Place the pot back onto the hot burner and let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes until it has thickened. Whisk constantly.

Pour or ladle the pudding into three small...

Pour or ladle the pudding into three small bowls.

Let the pudding cool. You can decorate it...

Let the pudding cool. You can decorate it with fresh fruit and/or whipping cream before serving.

This Homemade Vanilla Pudding is a simple dessert to make. Dress it up with some fresh cut fruit and homemade whipped cream for an extra special treat!

salt

milk (I prefer whole but 2% will also work)

heavy whipping cream

butter

vanilla

In a large saucepan combine the sugar and cornstarch until smooth and has no lumps.  Stir in the milk and cream until well combined.  Set aside.

In a medium sized bowl gently beat the eggs until combined.  Set aside.

Place the saucepan of milk and sugar on the stove and cook over medium to medium low heat.  While cooking whisk constantly to prevent any lumps.  Cook while whisking until it starts to thicken and remove from heat.  Pour at least half of this mixture in a steady SMALL stream into the beaten yolks.  While you are pouring whisk constantly to prevent your yolks from scrambling.  This process is called tempering.  Now you may pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.

Return this to the heat and cook until it has thickened into a nice pudding like consistency.  It will also thicken a little more as it cools.  Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.  Place in a heat safe container and cover the top with plastic wrap.  (place the plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding) This will help prevent a skin from forming on top of the pudding.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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