Creamy Vanilla Pudding Recipe
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Creamy Vanilla Pudding

By: Jeanne Bullard 
"This creamy pudding turns out perfect every time! It's quick and easy to make, and the result is an old-fashioned pudding that's great for an after-school snack or to use as a base for many delicious desserts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (139)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Directions

  1. Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and do no stir; heat over medium-high. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken. Return to the heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into individual dishes. Serve warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Nici   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly- it turned out smooth and creamy, no clumps at all. Make sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by Lauren   view full review
Fan-freakin'-tastic... quick, simple, delicious...does it get any better than that? I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
Normally in a pudding, you add some of the hot liquid to the egg yolk to heat it up and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm not sure I understand why the recipe directs NOT to stir the sugar into the milk rather...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by michago Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great, quick easy recipe, the only reason I am giving it 4stars instead of 5 is that warm it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by pennylope   view full review
It's a cold night as I sit and enjoy this delicious recipe! I used the recipe as written,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by thespot273   view full review
I tried a few vanilla pudding recipies, but this one was by far the best. Very creamy, very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by aijun yoga dance enjoy!   view full review
This is so quick easy and yummy!! we added all kind of different things... .chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2011 by campagnes   view full review
What a wonderful recipe! Texturally, this is exactly what I was looking for: nice and light,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by Lawbakergirl   view full review
I made this into rice pudding. (They gave us too much rice with our chinese food last night...

 

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