Comfort Food: Vanilla Pudding

There is something awesome about simplicity.  With food, simple flavors and recipes are the makings of home.  A smooth, creamy pudding is perfect for a cold winter night.

 

Puddings were a fairly frequent dessert in my childhood home.  This vanilla pudding recipe is one of the first recipes that I learned to make; I have a distinct memory of feeling like I had just reached a major accomplishment to have made a lump-free pudding.  It is pretty straightforward, like all good comfort foods, and it welcomes additions like sliced bananas or small orange slices. Or add a pinch of orange zest; yum, I love orange with this pudding.

Vanilla Pudding

Serves 4

2/3 c sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
3 egg yolks
2 c milk
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Stir sugar and cornstarch in sauce pan. Add milk, egg yolks, and salt stirring well.  Bring to a simmer over a medium heat stirring constantly until well blended.  Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick.  Take off heat and stir in vanilla, a pinch of orange zest can.  Divide into dessert bowls and allow to cool. 

Enjoy!

~ Tara

Comments

[vanessa b]

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[Tara & Dan]

Thank you so much, Vanessa! You are too sweet and seriously brought a smile to my face!

~ tara