Name: Perfect Vanilla Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 c. granulated sugar -; 2 tbsp. cornstarch -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 1/2 c. whole milk -; 3 large egg yolks -; 2 tbsp. butter -; 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; Whipped cream, for serving -; Crushed Nilla wafers, for serving -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Perfect Vanilla Pudding

1. 1/2 c. granulated sugar -

2. 2 tbsp. cornstarch -

3. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

4. 2 1/2 c. whole milk -

5. 3 large egg yolks -

6. 2 tbsp. butter -

7. 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out -

8. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

9. Whipped cream, for serving -

10. Crushed Nilla wafers, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Perfect Vanilla Pudding

1. Stage

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly pour in milk, whisking to combine. Place saucepan over medium heat and whisk until mixture comes to a boil, 6 minutes.

2. Stage

Place egg yolks in a medium heat proof bowl and beat until light and frothy. Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup hot mixture, whisking to combine. Slowly pour egg mixture back into saucepan, whisking constantly.

3. Stage

Return to medium heat, whisking, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 3 minutes.

4. Stage

Take off heat and whisk in butter, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract until smooth. If mixture looks lumpy at all, strain it through a fine mesh strainer.

5. Stage

Pour into a large bowl and place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding. Refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.

6. Stage

When ready to serve, spoon into bowls and top with whipped cream and Nilla wafers.