VANILLA PUDDING
If you can start with truly natural dairy - definitely not ultrapasteurized and ideally bought from a farm or a farmers' market- you are really ahead of the game. Real vanilla beans also make a palpable difference. I have stopped making vanilla pudding with vanilla extract. Although the flavor of extract is perfectly acceptable, when the dominant flavor is vanilla, you can really taste the difference if you start with a good bean.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put 2 cups of half-and-half or milk, sugar and salt in a small or medium saucepot over medium-low heat. If using a vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise and scrape seeds into milk or half-and-half using small sharp knife, then add pod. Cook just until mixture begins to steam.
- Combine cornstarch and remaining milk or half-and-half in a bowl and blend; there should be no lumps. Fish pod from pot and discard. Add cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to thicken and barely reaches a boil, about 5 minutes. Immediately reduce heat to very low and stir for 5 minutes or so until thick. Stir in butter and vanilla extract, if using.
- Pour mixture into a 1-quart dish or 4 to 6 small ramekins or bowls. Put plastic wrap directly on the pudding to prevent formation of a skin, or do not cover if you like skin. Refrigerate until chilled, and serve within a day, with whipped cream if you like. Whisk to remove lumps if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 136 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams
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Honey Suckle
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The vanilla pudding turned out perfect. It was creamy, smooth, and full of vanilla flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
shahzad jesani
[email protected]This vanilla pudding is the best I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the vanilla flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, and it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Surya Lama
[email protected]I've made this vanilla pudding recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and delicious. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vanilla flavor is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Pushpa Dangi
[email protected]This vanilla pudding is a family favorite. We make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the creamy texture and the rich vanilla flavor.
Walker Borchers
[email protected]Yum! This vanilla pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, sweet, and just the right amount of vanilla. I love eating it on its own or using it as a topping for other desserts.
charlotte sandoval
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so simple to follow. The vanilla pudding turned out creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
mervat alqadoumi
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this vanilla pudding for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. It was the perfect dessert to end a summer meal.
Evalynn P.
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I was craving vanilla pudding, but I didn't have any ingredients on hand. I found this recipe online and it used ingredients I already had. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. I'll definitely be using this
Amina sambo
[email protected]Wow, this vanilla pudding is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfectly balanced. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vanilla flavor really shines through. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Dimitri De Bruin
[email protected]Not bad! I've had better vanilla pudding, but this was still enjoyable. The texture was a little grainy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I might try experimenting with different brands of cornstarch next time.
Sojal chandra das
[email protected]This vanilla pudding recipe was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious, creamy texture. I added a bit of extra vanilla extract for a more intense flavor, and it turned out perfect. Definitely a keeper!