Vanilla Pudding

Name: Vanilla Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 large egg yolks; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Vanilla Pudding

Story updated September 18, 2026

Pudding traces to English cooking traditions, evolving from savory boiled dishes into sweet, custard-based desserts by the 18th and 19th centuries as sugar and vanilla became more accessible. Vanilla pudding became a nursery and comfort-food staple in both Britain and America.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups milk
2 large egg yolks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
2Gradually whisk in the milk and egg yolks until smooth.
3Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and just starting to bubble, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
5Pour into serving cups and press plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
6Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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