Vanilla Pudding
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| Source | Joy of Cooking (pg. 1018) |
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| Rating | Very good |
Ingredients
- 1/3 c sugar
- 2 1/2 T cornstarch
- 1/8 t salt
- 2 c whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 t vanilla
Preparation
Mix the first three ingredients together in a heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in 1/3 c of the milk, making a smooth, runny paste. Whisk in the remaining milk. Stirring constantly, heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken. Reduce the heat to low; stirring briskly, bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, then stir in the vanilla.
Pour the pudding into a bowl or cups, then press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin (if desired; I like the pudding skin). Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
