Low Sugar Vanilla Pudding (Stovetop)

Total time2 hr 25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

This creamy stovetop pudding comes together with whole milk, egg yolks, and cornstarch whisked into a silky base that thickens right on the stove. A touch of butter and pure vanilla extract get stirred in at the end for that classic, rounded flavor and glossy finish. Straining the mixture before it chills is the trick to that ultra-smooth, spoon-coating texture with zero lumps or bits of cooked egg. Chilled under plastic wrap until fully set, it firms up into thick, spoonable custard cups that taste like old-fashioned comfort. It's an easy make-ahead dessert to portion into individual cups for the week, and it fits neatly into an added sugar–free spread without sacrificing that nostalgic vanilla flavor.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups whole milk
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½ cup granulated sugar
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
3 large egg yolks
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until combined. Add the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is smooth and pale, about 1 minute.
2
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly, until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.

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