Vanilla Cornstarch Pudding
This creamy vanilla cornstarch pudding is a delightful dessert that is both simple and satisfying. Made with just a few ingredients, it offers a smooth texture and rich flavor, perfect for any occasion. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat!
This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include salt, butter, granulated sugar, milk.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 third cup cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt, whisking until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let it cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.