๐ฎ Creamy Perfection: How to Make the Best Vanilla Pudding at Home ๐ฎ
Smooth, silky & oh-so-creamy! ๐คค This homemade vanilla pudding is pure comfort in every spoonful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a rich, velvety dessert thatโs WAY better than store-bought! Ready to dive into pudding heaven? ๐ Letโs get started! ๐

โณ Prep Time | ๐ฅ Cook Time | โฒ๏ธ Total Time | ๐ฝ๏ธ Servings |
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10 mins | 15 mins | 25 mins | 4 servings |

๐ Ingredients Vanilla Pudding
- ๐ฅ 2 cups whole milk
- ๐ฌ ยฝ cup granulated sugar
- ๐ฅ ยผ cup cornstarch
- ๐ง Pinch of salt
- ๐ฅ 2 large egg yolks (for extra creaminess)
- ๐ฆ 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ๐ง 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for a rich finish)

๐จโ๐ณ Directions Vanilla Pudding
1๏ธโฃ Heat the Milk ๐ฅ๐ฅ โ In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 ยฝ cups of milk until hot but not boiling.
2๏ธโฃ Mix the Dry Ingredients ๐ฅ โ In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
3๏ธโฃ Combine with Milk ๐ฅฃ โ Gradually whisk in the remaining ยฝ cup of milk and the egg yolks until smooth.
4๏ธโฃ Cook & Thicken ๐ฅ โ Slowly pour the mixture into the warm milk, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat until it thickens (about 5 minutes).
5๏ธโฃ Add Vanilla & Butter ๐ฆ๐ง โ Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter for extra creaminess.
6๏ธโฃ Chill & Serve โ๏ธ๐ฎ โ Pour into serving dishes, cover with plastic wrap (touching the pudding to prevent a skin), and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7๏ธโฃ Enjoy! ๐ โ Serve as is or top with whipped cream, fruit, or cookies for extra deliciousness!
๐ฅ Pro Tip: If you love warm pudding, serve it right away instead of chilling!

๐ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- ๐ฅ Calories: ~200 kcal
- ๐ฅ Carbohydrates: ~30g
- ๐ฌ Sugar: ~20g
- ๐ง Fat: ~7g
- ๐ฅ Protein: ~4g
- ๐ง Sodium: ~100mg