Vanilla Pudding from a Vermont Kitchen

Vanilla Pudding from a Vermont Kitchen

 

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

For some serious wintery comfort, try this vanilla pudding from Carol Egbert.

Author: Carol Egbert

Recipe Type: Desset

Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• pinch of salt
• 2½ cups whole milk
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in ½ inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan with a heavy bottom.
2. Stir in milk and egg yolks.
3. Cook, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pudding has thickened and begun to boil.
4. Lower the heat, cook the pudding for five minutes more, stirring constantly.
5. Remove pan from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, stir until butter has melted and is completely combined.
6. Transfer pudding to four serving dishes, gently pressed a piece of plastic wrap onto the top of the pudding and chill.