Simple Classic Vanilla Pudding Recipe
Prep Time:
6 hours, 5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups whole milk, divided
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
  1. In a small dish, whisk ⅓ cup of milk and the cornstarch, then set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and set them aside.
  3. Place a medium-sized pot on the stovetop and add the remaining milk, sugar, and salt.
  4. Mix the contents and allow the mixture to come to a very gentle simmer.
  5. Pour approximately ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  6. Pour the egg mixture back into the pot along with the cornstarch mixture.
  7. Cook over medium-low while whisking constantly as the pudding starts to thicken.
  8. Continue cooking it for 1 minute once it starts to thicken.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat and add in the vanilla and butter, whisking to combine.
  10. Pour the mixture into small dishes or combine it all into one large dish.
  11. Place plastic wrap over top and press down until it touches the pudding to prevent a film from forming.
  12. Place the pudding in the fridge to chill for 6 hours or overnight.
  13. Top with berries as a garnish if desired and serve.