Small No-Bake Vanilla Pudding recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken (about 5–7 minutes).
  4. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolk. Slowly add a spoonful of the hot mixture to the yolk while whisking (to temper it), then return it back to the saucepan.
  5. Continue to cook for another 1–2 minutes until thick and creamy.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Pour into small cups or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  9. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Would you like me to make this a very quick version (3 ingredients, no eggs) or keep it as a classic creamy pudding style?

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