Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Homemade Vanilla Pudding delivers a silky, mellow sweetness with warm vanilla notes and a velvety spoonable texture. Thickened on the stovetop with cornstarch and finished with butter and vanilla, it sets into a smooth, nostalgic treat that’s perfect after dinner or for make-ahead desserts.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- 2
Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until it comes to a boil, about 8 minutes. Once boiling, continue to cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
- 3
Take the saucepan off the heat, and stir in the butter and vanilla.
- 4
Divide the pudding evenly among 5 serving dishes. Let it sit until slightly cooled, about 10 minutes. For best results, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until chilled and set, about 2 hours.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 153.19 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.4 g Low Source
- Carbs 29.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.69 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.6 mg Low Source
- Sodium 44.95 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 25.23 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 130.28 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source
- Potassium 166.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 63.71 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.08 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Homemade Vanilla Pudding is an American dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cornstarch, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 153.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
- It is an American pudding recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Homemade Vanilla Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cornstarch, Milk, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Vanilla Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
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