VANILLA PUDDING
Super creamy and easy, this classic pudding is great all on its own or can be dressed up with our suggested stir-ins.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (about 4 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 4 cups of the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
- Whisk the sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Whisk half of the hot milk into the egg mixture until smooth, then gradually whisk the egg-milk mixture into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until it has thickened to a puddinglike consistency, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Cool slightly, stirring a few times to prevent a skin from forming. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding and refrigerate until completely cooled and thickened, about 4 hours.
- Before serving, whisk the pudding vigorously until smooth and creamy.
- Stir-ins:
- Cookies and Cream: Crush 20 chocolate wafer cookies, stir some into the pudding and top with the rest.
- Fresh Berries and Gingersnaps: Fold in 2 cups of fresh, mixed berries and top with about 12 finely crushed gingersnaps.
- Vanilla-Banana: Fold in 3 sliced bananas. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Fold in 24 crushed vanilla wafer cookies and top with more sliced bananas.
- Rocky Road: Fold in 1 cup each mini marshmallows and toasted chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips. Sprinkle with more chocolate chips.
- Peanut Butter* and Jelly (See Cook's Note): Fold in 1 cup quartered red grapes and 1/3 cup each chopped roasted peanuts and peanut butter chips. Top with whole grapes.
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Demiana Reda
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Wael Salah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vanilla pudding, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.
Nyanzi Jamiru
[email protected]This pudding is so versatile! I've used it to make pies, parfaits, and even ice cream. It's always a hit!
carry Minarty
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.
Shayna
[email protected]This is the best vanilla pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and smooth, and the vanilla flavor is perfectly balanced.
Magda Reklt
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years, and it never disappoints! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Khurshed Ali
[email protected]This pudding is a great base for other desserts. I used it to make a vanilla pudding pie, and it was a huge hit! I also like to add fruit or chocolate chips to the pudding for a fun twist.
Loveth molly
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm always intimidated by desserts, but this one turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making it again.
Stero Official
[email protected]Holy yum! This pudding is so creamy and smooth, and the vanilla flavor is out of this world! I added a little whipped cream on top, and it was the perfect finishing touch.
Nikunt Thakur
[email protected]I've been looking for a classic vanilla pudding recipe for ages! This one is perfect – simple, creamy, and delicious! Thanks for sharing!