How to Make Homemade Vanilla Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade vanilla pudding is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. There's something so comforting and satisfying about a creamy, velvety pudding that's been made from scratch. Whether you're making it for a family dessert, a dinner party, or just to satisfy your own sweet tooth, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.

Making homemade vanilla pudding is easier than you might think, and the results are so much better than anything you can buy at the store. There's a ri...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges.
  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt mixture to hot milk, a little at a time, stirring until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
  • Remove saucepan from heat, and stir in vanilla and butter.
  • Spoon pudding evenly into 5 serving dishes. For best results, chill pudding in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 149mg