Description
A creamy, comforting classic vanilla pudding topped with a rich warm vanilla sauce. Simple, nostalgic, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon water (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt for the pudding.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth, then add the egg yolk and whisk well.
- Place over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 8–10 minutes until thickened and gently bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the pudding into serving bowls and set aside.
- For the vanilla sauce, combine milk, sugar, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to form a slurry, then pour into the saucepan.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Spoon warm vanilla sauce over the pudding just before serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk for best texture and flavor.
- Constant whisking prevents lumps and ensures smoothness.
- Strain pudding if lumps form.
- Pudding and sauce can be made ahead and stored separately.
- Chill pudding for a different serving experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
