Description
Rich, creamy homemade vanilla pudding made from scratch with simple ingredients for a classic comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 vanilla bean split and seeds scraped
Instructions
- Whisk 1/4 cup of the milk and the cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Whisk the remaining milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.
- Pour the warmed egg mixture back into the saucepan, then whisk in the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens and begins to gently bubble, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla bean seeds until smooth.
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled and set.
Notes
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American