Vanilla Pudding

Name: Vanilla Pudding
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 0.5 cup sugar; Pinch of coarse salt; 2 large eggs; 2 cups milk; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, seeds reserved; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 ounce milk chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

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By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 27, 2021

Servings:

4

Our smooth and creamy pudding is spiked with scraped vanilla beans and topped off with shaved milk chocolate.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ cup sugar
Pinch of coarse salt
2 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, seeds reserved
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ounce milk chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Prepare an ice bath; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until smooth; whisk in cornstarch mixture.
Combine milk, remaining sugar, and vanilla-bean scrapings in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly pour milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Return mixture to saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and transfer mixture to a medium heat-proof bowl.
Whisk in butter and vanilla extract. Set bowl in ice bath, stirring occasionally, until chilled. Serve pudding with chocolate shavings on top, if desired.

Cook's Notes

This pudding can be made up to 1 day before serving and allowed to chill, covered, in the refrigerator.