Vanilla Pudding Recipe From Scratch

Don't be surprised if you serve up bowlfuls of this creamy, soothing dessert all year long! This Vanilla Pudding recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Moreover, it can be customized with different flavors to make it more appealing.

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups milk

2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten

2 tablespoons butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps

1. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt and mix well. Slowly stir in milk.

2. In a saucepan, boil and stir the hot mixture one minute, then remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Stir in at least half of the hot mixture to egg yolks, and then stir back into hot mixture in saucepan.

3. Prepare pudding according to package directions. Pour into dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour or until chilled. Store covered in refrigerator.

Also, read Yorkshire Pudding recipe for 2.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

Tip 1

When you're ready to eat dinner, let the kids stir up the Vanilla Pudding from scratch. By the time you're done with dinner, the pudding will be cool and rich. Top with some whipped cream and candy sprinkles if you like.

Tip 2

This Vanilla Pudding recipe doesn't require a box pudding mix -- all the ingredients are in your pantry or fridge. Cornstarch makes the thickening process simple and only requires a few minutes on the stovetop. Just be sure to bring the milk mixture to a boil.

Tip 3

Vanilla is added at the end of this homemade Vanilla Pudding recipe in order not to lose its flavor and aroma, which can be diminished by direct heat. A little fresh vanilla bean paste can enhance the flavor even more.

Tip 4

Rum Raisin Pudding: Replace vanilla with rum extract; add 1/2 cup dark or golden raisins with the rum extract.

Tip 5

Caramel Pudding – Substitute dark brown sugar for regular granulated sugar.

Tip 6

Sweet Chocolate Pudding: Increase the sugar to 1/2 cup, mix 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into the sugar mixture. Skip the butter.

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