Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Vanilla Pudding 3.6 (112) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 27, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: SANG AN 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. Print