Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding

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This creamy vanilla pudding is sure to be a favorite. Its always good and so easy to make, confirms Katie Anderson of Spokane, Washington.

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Published on August 3, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup 2% milk

  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

  • 1 ½ teaspoons butter

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

  2. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla.

  3. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Tips

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 181 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.