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Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding

SUBMITTED BY: Katie Anderson

"This creamy vanilla pudding is sure to be a favorite. Its always good and so easy to make, confirms Katie Anderson of Spokane, Washington."
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by HOLLYJOLLY
Awesome custard! I only wish it made more! I used mexican vanilla...yummy. It only makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by elizabeth
Yummy! This vanilla pudding is soo tasty. It is much better than the boxed mix. Soo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by anna
i've never made homemade pudding before so i thought i would try this recipe. it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by MARLO4
Excellent! I didn't have any cornstarch on hand, so I used 2 tablespoons of flour instead. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by bamacook
Excellent basic vanilla pudding. Not too sweet, and the egg yolk adds great depth of flavor. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by Mary from MI.
This is wonderful!! The only change I made was a dinner party for 12. I put a cloud of "on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2007 by Aprilart
I love making my own puddings. When I saw this recipe I had to try it. It was wonderful! My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by keydancer
Was looking for a quick and easy substitute for boxed vanilla pudding, and found it. I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by Lorraine Archer
This was pudding was GREAT! Once I tasted that it was good I modified the recipe to make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by TRICIA JAEGER
I doubled this recipe, next time I don't think I'll double the egg yolk though. I may try... MORE


 
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