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Vanilla Pudding

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"This is an easy and very nice tasting desert. It goes well after a heavy meal or when you want something slightly sweet." — bluebayou

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1/3 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Directions

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn starch and salt. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add vanilla and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour into individual molds rinsed with cold water; chill until firm and unmold.

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This was too simple for words! Tasty too! I don't always care for the taste of eggs so I gave this a try just to see if it would make a good banana pudding. It made an excellent, and fast banana pudding.This pudding, a few vanilla wafers and a couple of sliced bananas and life is good. Thanks for sharing an easy recipe!

—Amy

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Jun 07, 2007

I really like the taste of this pudding, however I could not get it to thicken. While stirring I allowed the mixture to boil for quite some time, and still it did not thicken. I added about 2Tbls more starch, but by then the milk was already forming a lot of skin. It finally thickened with the extra starch, but the pudding is full of milk skin chunks. Should I tell my roomates it's tapioca?

—Megs

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Jan 29, 2004

This recipe is just what I was looking for. A light dessert recipe that's very easy to prepare. If you can make gravy from a packet you will have no problem with this recipe. Set up very quickly too (30 min.) for a nice mold.

—cyndib

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May 04, 2009

This has to be one of the simplest recipes I have come across. It takes about 10 mins from start to finish. The texture smooth and creamy. The reviewers who say it is bland intrigue me, what do you think vanilla pudding is going to taste like? If you want a stronger taste use a different essence, I have made them with almond essence and toasted almonds and also tried mixing 2-1/2 tsp of coffee with 1-1/2tsp of water in place of essence and they have all come out beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe it is a definite favourite.

—windwalker

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May 22, 2004

This recipe came out pretty good. I added a bit of cocoa, as the vanilla was just a bit bland for me, but the consistency was right on. I think I might try it with bananas or use brown sugar for 1/2 of the recipe net time.

—RAINBOMOMS

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Aug 01, 2011

This is the same recipe I've used for years, so I can vouch for it. You can add nearly any flavoring, including cocoa, (up to 1/4 cup). It's also a good base for many kinds of fruit (I use the fruit water with dry milk, instead of plain milk). I usually don't continue to let it cook after adding the vanilla...probably just from habit.

—hazel

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Jan 16, 2009

this pudding is wonderful! it thicken wonderfully, i was worried about how it would taste because most people seemed to have troubles with it but is was great! I didnt put it in molds i ate it warm

—jer

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Feb 20, 2006

I hate the taste of eggs in pudding so I tried this and loved it. Made banana cream pie.....love it!

—luvsaz

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Nutrition

Calories
135 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
23.6 g
8%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
2.4 g
4%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
167 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Vanilla Pudding

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 135
Calories from Fat: 22

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 167mg 7 %
Potassium 185mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.6g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 4g 8 %
Sugars 19.2g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 7 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 5 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.