The Dessert Bible's Vanilla Pudding

Indulge in the timeless comfort of *The Dessert Bible’s Vanilla Pudding*, a silky, homemade treat that’s as luscious as it is simple to prepare. Made with pantry staples like whole milk, egg yolks, and real vanilla extract, this classic dessert is cooked to perfection on the stovetop, delivering a luxuriously creamy texture and rich vanilla flavor in every spoonful. The recipe uses a touch of cornstarch to ensure a smooth, pudding-like consistency, and a fine-mesh sieve guarantees a flawless finish. Whether served plain, layered with fresh fruit, or topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs, this velvety vanilla pudding will become your go-to dessert for any occasion. Ready in just 25 minutes of active time and perfect for make-ahead chilling, it’s a quick and elegant way to satisfy your dessert cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the whole milk to combine until smooth.

Step 2

Add the egg yolks to the milk mixture and whisk thoroughly until evenly combined.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken and comes to a gentle boil. This will take about 7-10 minutes. Do not stop whisking to prevent clumps from forming.

Step 4

Once the mixture has thickened and begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while continuing to stir.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Pour the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to ensure it is silky smooth.

Step 7

Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 8

Allow the pudding to cool slightly at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

Step 9

Serve the pudding on its own, or garnish with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cookie crumbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1163.1

Total Fat 53.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 674.1mg	0%
Sodium 806.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 124.8g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 269.6IU	0%
Calcium 676.6mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 812.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 50.6%