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Homemade Vanilla Pudding

Silky smooth, rich, and delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 5 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup cane sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tsp vanilla paste
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 6 tbsp corn starch a little over ¼ cup
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, milk, salt and corn starch into a heavy bottom sauce pot. Set on stove to medium heat.
  • Mixing constantly heat the mixture until it starts to bubble and thicken. Once bubbling, continue to cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly but not too vigorously.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla paste.
  • If you want a very silky smooth pudding - put it through a fine mesh sieve but it's optional!
  • Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator until completely cooled.
  • Enjoy!