CREAMY VANILLA PUDDING

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This creamy vanilla pudding turns out perfect every time! It's quick and easy to make, and the result is an old-fashioned pudding that's great for an after-school snack or to use as a base for many delicious desserts. -Jeanne Bullard, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
Pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and do not stir; heat over medium-high. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken. Return to the heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into individual dishes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.