Vanilla Pudding

Name: Vanilla Pudding
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT4H15M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; Whipped cream, for serving

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Level: Easy

Total: 4 hr 15 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Toss the boxed variety and serve smooth homemade pudding for dessert.

Level: Easy

Total: 4 hr 15 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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4 1/2 cups milk

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Whipped cream, for serving

Directions

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6 to 8 small ramekins or dessert cups

Heat 4 cups of the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Meanwhile, whisk the sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined. Whisk in the egg yolks and remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth.
Pour about 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth, and then gradually whisk the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the pudding among 6 to 8 small ramekins or dessert cups. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of each pudding and refrigerate until completely cooled and set, about 4 hours. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.