Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade vanilla pudding topped with a colorful array of fresh fruits. This easy stovetop dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, or mango)
- mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk, cook until thickened.
- Temper Eggs: Beat egg yolks, temper with hot mixture, return to pan, cook until smooth.
- Finish Pudding: Stir in vanilla and butter, pour into cups, chill.
- Serve: Top with fresh fruit, garnish with mint.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk and plant-based butter.
- This pudding pairs well with any seasonal fruit or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
