Low Sugar Vanilla Pudding

Total time2 hr 25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

This silky stovetop pudding gets its sweetness from a granulated sugar substitute, whisked with cornstarch and salt before whole milk and egg yolks join the mix for a rich, custardy base. Cooking it low and slow while whisking constantly is the key step here — it's what coats the back of a spoon and holds that clean line when you drag a finger through it. A touch of butter melted in at the end and a generous splash of vanilla extract round out the flavor into something deeply comforting. Straining it before it chills removes any stray lumps, giving you a glassy-smooth texture once it sets up in the fridge. It's an easy make-ahead dessert that fits neatly into an added sugar free routine without sacrificing that classic, spoonable pudding texture everyone's after.

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Ingredients

4 servings

⅓ cup granulated sugar substitute (such as erythritol or allulose)
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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
3 large egg yolks
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Whisk together the sugar substitute, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until evenly combined.
2
Add the milk and egg yolks to the saucepan and whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

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