Homemade Vanilla Pudding
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- 6 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preparation
Heat 2-1/2 cups of milk until bubbles appear around the edges of the pan. In the meantime, sift the sugar, cornstarch and salt together into a bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 cup milk and mix ingredients until smooth. Add the heated milk, blend thoroughly with a whisk and return the mixture to the pan. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pudding is smooth and thick (2-3 minutes). Let cool slightly. Stir in the butter, if using and the vanilla extract. Spoon into dessert dishes. Chill and serve.
