Vanilla pudding
Rich, velvety, and full of classic vanilla flavor, this homemade pudding is a simple yet indulgent treat. The butter adds a luscious finish—don’t skip it!
Ingredients
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Warm the milk:
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges. Do not let it boil.Mix dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.Thicken the pudding:
Gradually whisk the dry mixture into the hot milk. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10–15 minutes.Finish with flavor:
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully melted and smooth.Serve:
Pour the pudding into 5 individual serving dishes. Chill in the refrigerator before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Pro Tip
To prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the pudding while it chills, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of each portion before refrigerating.
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