Classic Vanilla Pudding: Easy, Creamy Delight for Everyone

Classic Vanilla Pudding is a simple and delicious egg-free dessert that's a creamy delight for everyone.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Medium saucepan
whisk
medium bowl
plastic wrap

Ingredients

Pudding Base

2 cups whole milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (2-inch) vanilla bean split lengthwise (optional)

Garnish (optional)

½ cup raspberries optional
¼ cup sliced almonds optional

Instructions

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, butter, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Place saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture just begins to bubble, about 6 minutes. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and is glossy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer pudding to a medium bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, remove vanilla bean and whisk pudding to get rid of any clumps. Divide mixture between 2 bowls and garnish with raspberries and sliced almonds, if desired.

Notes

Ditch the pre-packaged mix for this easy homemade vanilla pudding that everyone will love.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.2mg

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