Buttery and sweet, this easy Vanilla Pudding is super simple to make from scratch!
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time22 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vanilla pudding
Servings: 8
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 saucepan
Ingredients
2 1/2cupshalf and half
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1/4cuplightly packed light brown sugar
3tablespoonsunsalted butter
1teaspoonvanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
2 1/2tablespoonscorn starchadd an extra tablespoon for a thicker consistency.
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of half and half to a simmer (do not boil). Add both sugars and vanilla. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring constantly to prevent scalding.
Stir in the butter until melted. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining half and half with the cornstarch.
Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the half and half whisking constantly. Continue cooking until the mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap being sure the plastic wrap is touching the top of the pudding. (This will prevent a skin from forming.)
Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Notes
Pudding can be made up to 48 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.