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Pudding from Scratch

By: Sandra 
"This is a very basic pudding recipe that is made from scratch. It is very simple and delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in vanilla.
  2. Pour hot pudding into dessert glasses or molds that have been rinsed in cold water. Chill until firm. Unmold if desired. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 168 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2006 by MANDYREE   view full review
This was delicious! I doubled the recipe and substituted double flour for the cornstarch.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by MomZilla (Evin)   view full review
I've made this about 8 times now... I've done different flavors and had great success. Used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2003 by DEBIGRIFF   view full review
This is a great recipe to add just about anything to. My family loves it for banana pudding,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by POPPYLI   view full review
dessert does not set no matter how many times i try.Must have mix up to a boil and then slow...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by FRAMBUESA   view full review
I ran out of eggs because I just made a quiche but I still wanted pudding so I gave this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2003 by MECHE   view full review
1/3 CUP OF SUGAR SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE TOO MUCH TRY 1/4 CUP AND SPRINKLE WITH CINNAMON WHEN CHILL.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Jody   view full review
Thanks for this recipe. I will never buy a package of pudding again. It is very easy, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by BECKYSIZ   view full review
My kids didn't like it too much, I guess they are used to instant pudding and pudding cups. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by jmary   view full review
For a basic pudding recipe, it cooked up well, and had a good flavor. I would make it again,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2004 by KTALBOTT   view full review
I will be looking for a better pudding recipe. It was thin and needs more corn starch, and is...

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