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Making pudding from scratch is easy and tastes way better than boxed mix! Here’s a basic vanilla (or chocolate) pudding recipe:
🍮 Homemade Pudding (Vanilla or Chocolate)
Ingredients:
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2 ½ cups milk (whole milk is best)
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½ cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons butter
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Optional for chocolate: ½ cup chopped chocolate or ⅓ cup cocoa powder
Instructions:
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. (Add cocoa powder here if making chocolate.)
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Add milk: Slowly whisk in the milk to avoid lumps.
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Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble (about 5–8 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon.
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Remove from heat: Stir in the vanilla, butter, and chocolate (if using). Stir until smooth.
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Cool: Pour into cups or bowls. To prevent a skin from forming, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
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Chill: Let cool at room temp, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
Pro tip: For extra richness, replace part of the milk with half-and-half or cream.