Vanilla Pudding (reduced Fat)

Chris from Kansas's Note:

I like this recipe because it doesn't include any butter and still has a delicious rich taste. It is also easy since it is made on top of the stove. I modified the instructions after the first review to make them more clear. It is important to stir the pudding the whole time it is cooking.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan.
2. Combine milk and egg in a bowl.
3. Gradually add milk mixture to sugar mixture, stirring constantly.
4. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Cook for one additional minute after bubbling starts, stirring constantly.
5. Remove pan from heat; stir in vanilla.
6. Serve warm, or place plastic wrap on surface; cool to room temperature.
7. Chill thoroughly.

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

I had never made homemade pudding before. I followed the recipe as written other then I used Splenda. We didn't care for this warm but did like it cold. It tastes sort of custardy to me. Will be making again.

[Meredith C-ville]

Good, easy recipe for a treat without advance planning; it's quick enough to seem 'instant' but it is without all of the unpronouncable stuff in the boxed variety. I think it's perfectly sweet with just 1/4 cup of sugar, but everyone has a different threshold. I have been using one whole egg plus one egg white because of smaller eggs. And it works fine with skim milk. Thanks!

[cookies4paige]

so easy! followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. used for banana pudding and it came out way better than when i made it with boxed pudding.