Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (182)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The submitter's description is right on - this IS old fashioned goodness at its comforting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by MARLO4   view full review
Excellent! I didn't have any cornstarch on hand, so I used 2 tablespoons of flour instead. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by anna   view full review
i've never made homemade pudding before so i thought i would try this recipe. it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by BEAUANDLILYSMOM   view full review
perfect! temper your egg yolks good so you don't get (as one user said) scrambled pudding. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by buck   view full review
Fantastic. I just made this recipe and it's great. I doubled it and had about 3-4 custard...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by Mrs. Jennifer   view full review
This was pudding was GREAT! Once I tasted that it was good I modified the recipe to make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by Mary from MI.   view full review
This is wonderful!! The only change I made was a dinner party for 12. I put a cloud of "on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by keydancer   view full review
Was looking for a quick and easy substitute for boxed vanilla pudding, and found it. I added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by bamacook   view full review
Excellent basic vanilla pudding. Not too sweet, and the egg yolk adds great depth of flavor. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
Awesome custard! I only wish it made more! I used mexican vanilla...yummy. It only makes...

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