Peanut Butter Pudding
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 17 minutes
🥄 Servings: Approximately 2 1/2 cups
Description:
Indulge in the creamy, decadent delight of Peanut Butter Pudding, sourced from the pages of Southern Living magazine (January 2000). Perfect for those with a penchant for peanut butter, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a luscious dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With its smooth texture and rich flavor, this pudding is an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Cornstarch | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1 1/2 cups |
| Half-and-half | 1/2 cup |
| Creamy peanut butter | 3/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Chocolate curls (for garnish) | As desired |
Instructions:
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In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
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Gradually whisk in the milk and half-and-half until well combined.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
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Once the mixture reaches a boil, continue whisking constantly and allow it to boil for 1 minute. This step ensures that the cornstarch is fully cooked and the pudding thickens properly.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat. The pudding will be thin at this stage, but don’t worry, it will thicken as it cools.
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Add the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract to the pudding mixture, whisking vigorously until smooth and well incorporated.
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Pour the warm pudding into a bowl and cover it directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
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Place the bowl of pudding in the refrigerator and chill it for at least 2 hours, or until firm and set.
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Once chilled, serve the peanut butter pudding in individual bowls or glasses, garnished with chocolate curls if desired.
Enjoy your creamy Peanut Butter Pudding, a delightful treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat! 🥜🍮
