vanilla pudding dessert:

Here’s a simple recipe for a classic vanilla pudding dessert:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
2. Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
4. Thicken: Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from Heat: Once the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.
6. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Cool and Serve: Pour the pudding into serving dishes or a large bowl. If you prefer a skin to form on the pudding, you can let it cool at room temperature for a bit before chilling in the refrigerator. Otherwise, you can cover the pudding with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
8. Serve: Serve the pudding chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.

Enjoy your delicious homemade pudding!