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vanilla pudding

The Best Homemade Vanilla Pudding

5 from 1 vote
Rich, creamy homemade vanilla pudding made from scratch with whole milk, heavy cream, and real vanilla. It takes just 15 minutes of active cooking for a perfectly silky dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup granulated sugar Sweetens the base perfectly
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Essential for thickening
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt Balances the sweetness
  • 2 cups whole milk Creates a creamy texture
  • ½ cup heavy cream Adds luxurious richness
  • 3 large egg yolks Provides structure and color
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds a glossy finish
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste Or pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan For cooking the base
  • 1 Whisk Essential for a smooth texture
  • 1 Mixing bowls For tempering yolks

Method
 

  1. Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium saucepan until completely combined.
    whisking sugar cornstarch and salt together
  2. Slowly pour in the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking constantly until smooth.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to steam and thicken.
    stirring pudding base as it thickens and steams
  4. Ladle a small amount of hot milk into the egg yolks while whisking vigorously to temper them.
    tempering egg yolks with hot milk mixtur
  5. Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook until bubbling and thick.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until completely glossy.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 160mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator with plastic wrap touching the surface for up to 3 days to prevent a skin from forming.

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