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Vanilla pudding with homemade whipped cream.
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Homemade Vanilla Pudding

Learn how to make the best Homemade Vanilla Pudding in just a few steps. It is rich and creamy with so much more flavor than the box mixes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade vanilla pudding
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla

Instructions

  • Whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk in milk and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Allow to cook for 2 minutes.
  • Place the eggs in a separate bowl and lightly beat them.  Then stir in 1 cup of milk mixture from the sauce pan into the eggs and then slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.  Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Transfer to serving dishes and chill.

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Notes

Top this pudding your favorite toppings: vanilla wafers, whipped cream or fresh fruit!

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg
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