Best Vanilla Pudding From Scratch

Best Vanilla Pudding From Scratch

A classic treat, Vanilla Pudding is known for its soft & silky texture as well as its rich and creamy flavor. While people of all ages enjoy this treat, it is most associated with being a snack that many American parents will pack for their children in their lunch boxes. This recipe is for vanilla pudding entirely from scratch, without having to use Jell-O instant pudding mix or pudding cups.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy vanilla pudding, easy pudding recipe, easy vanilla pudding, eggless vanilla pudding recipe, homemade vanilla pudding, how to make vanilla pudding, makeueat, vanilla pudding, vanilla pudding from scratch, vanilla pudding recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: Cups

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Make U Eat

Equipment

1 Whisk
1 Plastic Spatula
1 3qt Saucepan
Measuring Cups/Spoons
1 Large Bowl
1 Sieve (optional)

Ingredients

6 TBSP All-Purpose Flour
1/3 Cup White Granulated Sugar
1/4 TSP Iodized Salt
1 3/4 Cups Half & Half
1 TBSP Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature)
1 TBSP Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

Add flour, salt, sugar and half + half to cool 3qt saucepan and mix until combined, ensuring few/no clumps.
Warm saucepan on medium heat and constantly stir gently until thickened. On electric stove, this should take approx. 8-10 minutes. Cooking times will vary with gas stove or induction top.
After approx. 8-10 minutes (or once pudding has thickened), immediately remove from heat.
Add butter and vanilla extract to pudding then whisk until combined
Add pudding to large bowl.
Chill in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.

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