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    Home » Our latest posts » Desserts

    Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding That Will Make You Forget Store-bought

    May 16, 2017 Filed Under: Desserts, Frozen

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    Homemade Vanilla Pudding is so rich, creamy and easy you won't look twice at those boxed mixes again.

    For most of us, Vanilla Pudding comes ready made in little plastic tubs or if we feel like "making" it we get the powder in a box and mix it with milk. What if I told you that Homemade Vanilla Pudding was almost as easy as the boxed stuff and tastes sooooooooooo much better?

    vanilla pudding with fruit in individual cups and text overlay "homemade vanilla pudding"

    The three hardest parts of making Vanilla Pudding from scratch are:

    • separating the eggs
    • scalding the milk
    • waiting the 1 hour chill time

    The good news is the recipe won't be ruined if you get a little white in the yolks, and it doesn't matter if you break those. All scalding milk means is bringing it almost to a boil.

    I can't help with the hour+ chill time. Trying to do anything knowing that creamy goodness is in the fridge is tough.

    Homemade Vanilla Pudding

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ¾ cup milk
    • 2 large egg yolks (use the white for another recipe)
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan, scald 1 ¾ cup milk (heat over medium heat until bubbles start to form, just before it boils, about 180° F (80° Celsius).
    • While milk is heating, beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Add ¼ milk and vanilla, mix until smooth.
    • In a small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add to milk/egg mixture and beat with a fork or whisk to remove all lumps.
    • When the milk is scalded, slowly add the milk/egg mixture stirring constantly.
    • Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick. Turn heat to simmer and cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Put into serving bowl(s) and cover with plastic. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. Lisa/Syncopated Mama

      May 16, 2017 at 5:31 am

      I used to make pudding like that all the time, but I don't think I've even made it in a decade! Might have to whip some up for dessert...

      Reply
      • Audrey

        May 16, 2017 at 7:59 am

        I had always thought it was so difficult to make pudding that they came up with the boxed mix to make it simpler. 15 minutes for better tasting... yup, I can find that kind of time.

    2. Marilyn Lesniak

      May 16, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Thank you for hosting. Have a great week!

      Reply
    3. Amanda

      May 16, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      I've always wanted to know how to make pudding from scratch, since my kids love it so much. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        May 19, 2017 at 7:58 am

        It was fun. I'll have to make chocolate next.

    4. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com

      May 18, 2017 at 8:51 am

      Audrey, I love homemade vanilla pudding. As you say, it's so easy, with very little time saved using a mix. If I had enough milk on hand, I'd make a batch right this minute!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        May 19, 2017 at 7:59 am

        I'd never tried it before, but I won't go back now.

    5. Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)

      May 22, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      These look so yummy! I've never tried making them from scratch, I'll have to give it a go. 😀 #FridayFrivolity

      Reply
      • Audrey

        May 23, 2017 at 10:21 am

        I am experimenting with lots of different homemade puddings these days

    6. Charlene Asay

      May 22, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      Yum, we love pudding at our house. Homemade is even better. I hope that you will join us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        May 23, 2017 at 10:20 am

        I will try to get over there! I love a good party.

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