Low Sugar Eggless Vanilla Pudding

Total time2 hr 20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

This creamy stovetop pudding comes together with just a handful of pantry staples, whisked into a silky base and cooked until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Whole milk and butter give it that classic, spoonable richness, while a good splash of vanilla extract rounds everything out with warm, fragrant flavor. Straining the mixture before it chills is the trick to that ultra-smooth, lump-free texture spoonful after spoonful. Chilled in individual cups with plastic wrap pressed right against the surface, it sets into a firm, glossy custard with zero skin to fuss over. It's an easy make-ahead treat, and a solid pick for anyone keeping an eye on added sugar without giving up dessert.

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Ingredients

4 servings

⅓ cup granulated sugar
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Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
3 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
2 ½ cups whole milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until evenly combined.
2
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly, starting with a small splash to form a smooth paste before adding the rest, until no lumps remain.

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