Vanilla Pudding From Scratch

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream, well chilled

Instructions

  1. Note: I measure the cornstarch out of its box without sifting, leveling the spoons on the side of the box. Lower amount of starch will make a creamy soft pudding, larger amount a firmer pudding.
  2. In a small pot whisk together egg yolk, 3 tbs of the milk, sugar and cornstarch (and vanilla seeds if using) until smooth. Best use a wire whisk to do so. Add rest of the milk, stir until smooth.
  3. Put egg milk over medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil once, remove from heat and let cool. Stir frequently while the pudding is cooling to avoid a skin forming.
  4. Whip cream until stiff.
  5. When the pudding is cold fold the whipped cream in with a rubber spatula. Fill in individual serving bowls, layer with fruit salad if you like or serve with a sauce. Will keep in the fridge for 12 hours or more.
  6. Note: Cooking time is cooling time.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 50.8g 18% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 130.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 252.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 606.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 270.5mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 3.4mcg 17% DV
Calcium 200.5mg 15% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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