Perfect Vanilla Pudding

By Makinze GorePublished: Dec 30, 2019

Emily Hlavac Green

A homemade vanilla pudding is the perfect dessert. It feels old school but it's a throwback that everyone loves. Our pudding is made with vanilla beans and extract for a vanilla flavor that isn't lacking. It's simple and easy to make ahead for a no-fuss, no-bake dessert. What's not to love? Try our chocolate pudding out too!

Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 2 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients

1/2 c.
granulated sugar
2 tbsp.
cornstarch
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
2 1/2 c.
whole milk
3
large egg yolks
2 tbsp.
butter
1
vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for serving
Crushed Nilla wafers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly pour in milk, whisking to combine. Place saucepan over medium heat and whisk until mixture comes to a boil, 6 minutes.
2. Step 2Place egg yolks in a medium heat proof bowl and beat until light and frothy. Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup hot mixture, whisking to combine. Slowly pour egg mixture back into saucepan, whisking constantly.
3. Step 3Return to medium heat, whisking, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4Take off heat and whisk in butter, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract until smooth. If mixture looks lumpy at all, strain it through a fine mesh strainer.
5. Step 5Pour into a large bowl and place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding. Refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.
6. Step 6When ready to serve, spoon into bowls and top with whipped cream and Nilla wafers.

Emily Hlavac Green

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Makinze Gore

Food Editor

Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. Reigning from Oklahoma, she's also our go-to for all things regarding Midwestern cuisine. She's also our expert pie crimper.

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