Vanilla Pudding

🥘 Ingredients

• butter
  2 Tbsp
• cornstarch
  3 Tbsp
• egg yolks
  2 large
• fresh berries (optional)
• salt
  1/4 tsp
• sugar
  1/2 c
• vanilla
  1/2 tbsp
• vanilla wafers (optional)
• whole milk
  2.25 c

🍳 Cookware

• heavy-bottomed medium saucepan
• heat-proof container
• plastic wrap
• serving bowls (optional)

1. 1

   Mix the sugar , cornstarch , and salt together in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan . Whisk in the whole milk and egg yolks .

   sugar: 1/2 c, cornstarch: 3 Tbsp, salt: 1/4 tsp, whole milk: 2.25 c, egg yolks: 2 large
2. 2

   Heat over medium, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles, which takes about 5 to ⏱️ 8 minutes . Once thickened, continue to cook for an additional 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes all while still whisking constantly.
3. 3

   Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla . Pour into a heat-proof container and press a layer of plastic wrap to the top of the pudding, making sure the plastic wrap makes contact with all of it in order to prevent a film forming as it cools.

   butter: 2 Tbsp, vanilla: 1/2 tbsp
4. 4

   Chill in the fridge for ⏱️ 4 hours , or overnight.
5. 5

   Before serving, stir the pudding well. Transfer to serving bowls (optional) , if desired. Top with toppings of your choice. I always like serving it with fresh berries (optional) and vanilla wafers (optional) !

   fresh berries (optional), vanilla wafers (optional)