Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade pudding made entirely from scratch. This easy recipe will guide you through the process of creating a velvety smooth pudding with a rich and luscious flavor. Perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat any time of the day, this homemade pudding will leave you wanting more. It's a classic American recipe that will never go out of style.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not let it boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the egg yolks and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the pudding is fully set and chilled.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy homemade pudding!
