Vanilla Pudding Delight
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: Around 35 minutes
👩🍳 Servings: 5
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this exquisite Vanilla Pudding that has been adored by countless dessert enthusiasts, earning a stellar 5-star rating from 81 passionate reviews on lovewithrecipes.com.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sugar 🍚
- 1/4 cup cornstarch 🌽
- 2 1/2 cups milk 🥛
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 3 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 270.9
- Fat: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5.1g
- Cholesterol: 122.8mg
- Sodium: 318mg
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 30.1g
- Protein: 5.5g
Instructions:
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🍲 In a medium double boiler, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 1/2 cups milk, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Allow the mixture to cook until it begins to thicken, creating a luscious base for the pudding.
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🍳 As the mixture thickens, take a portion of it and blend it with the egg yolks until well combined. Pour this egg mixture back into the double boiler, infusing a rich and creamy texture.
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🌬️ Continue cooking until the mixture achieves a delightful thickness. Remove it from the stove, and then add 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, elevating the flavor profile with a hint of buttery goodness and the aromatic essence of vanilla.
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🍫 For a decadent chocolate variation, introduce 2 squares of unsweetened chocolate at the beginning, creating a heavenly chocolate pie or pudding that will captivate your taste buds.
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🍌 If you’re in the mood for a classic, top the vanilla pudding with Cool Whip, or use it as a delectable base for a banana pudding. Alternatively, embark on a culinary adventure by incorporating sliced bananas into the vanilla mixture.
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🍮 Take your vanilla pudding to new heights by crafting a sensational banana plate pie. Simply follow the directed cooking process, and in a baked pie shell, layer the bottom with bananas, followed by a generous layer of pudding, and repeat until your senses are overwhelmed with banana-infused bliss.
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🎂 Whether you choose to crown your creation with a dollop of Cool Whip or a fluffy meringue, the result will be a masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and earns you the admiration of dessert connoisseurs.
Unleash your culinary creativity by exploring various adaptations such as a butterscotch pie or pudding, where you substitute 3/4 cup light brown sugar and 1/4 cup sugar for the initial 3/4 cup of sugar, adding a delightful twist to this timeless dessert.
Now, savor the sublime joy of creating and relishing this Vanilla Pudding, a recipe that seamlessly blends simplicity with sophistication, leaving an indelible mark on your dessert repertoire. Share the love and sweetness with family and friends, creating cherished moments around this delectable masterpiece!
