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Creamy Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe for Perfect Dessert Delight

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A quick and easy homemade vanilla pudding recipe that is silky, rich, and full of authentic vanilla flavor. Perfect for a comforting dessert that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67 g)
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split and scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (24 g) (or 2 tablespoons cornstarch as substitute)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise with a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds. Set both seeds and pod aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, and pod. Warm over medium heat until just below boiling—small bubbles will appear at the edges. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes to infuse the vanilla deeply. (15 minutes, including steeping)
  3. While the milk is steeping, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, flour, and salt in a heatproof bowl until smooth and pale. This mixture is your pudding base. (5 minutes)
  4. Slowly pour about half a cup (120 ml) of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling. (3 minutes)
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk. Return to medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 170°F or 77°C). This usually takes 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)
  6. Remove the vanilla pod, then strain the pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl for extra smoothness. (2 minutes)
  7. Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. (2+ hours)

Notes

Always temper your eggs slowly to prevent curdling. Use a heavy-bottomed pan to avoid hotspots and burning. Strain pudding for an ultra-smooth texture. Cover pudding surface with plastic wrap while cooling to prevent skin formation. Patience is key for thickening and flavor melding.

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