Combine milk, egg yolks, vanilla, and basic pantry ingredients to make a delicious, creamy vanilla pudding. A 5-minute cooking time makes this a snap to fix for an impromptu snack or dessert. It’s also gluten-free!
Garnish vanilla pudding with chopped chocolate, toasted coconut or nuts, or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
PrintHomemade Vanilla Pudding
Make your own delicious homemade vanilla pudding in minutes. This gluten-free dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Desserts
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- dash salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Whisk about half of the hot mixture into the lightly beaten egg yolks. Stir the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan mixture.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 1 minute; remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
- Divide evenly among 4 dessert dishes. Chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping.
