Homemade Vanilla Custard Pudding – Smooth, Creamy, and Perfectly Sweet

Homemade Vanilla Custard Pudding – Smooth, Creamy, and Perfectly Sweet

Introduction
There’s something timeless and comforting about a bowl of silky vanilla custard pudding. This homemade version is smooth, rich, and infused with the warmth of real vanilla—offering a nostalgic experience that instantly soothes and satisfies. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, served in a glass cup or spooned from a dish, this pudding is the kind of simple dessert that never goes out of style. At deesviral, we love taking humble pantry staples and transforming them into something truly magical, and this custard is no exception.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

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• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 4 large egg yolks

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Warm the Milk and Cream:
   In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Warm over medium heat until just steaming, but not boiling. Stir occasionally to avoid scalding.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

3. Add the Egg Yolks:
   To the dry mixture, whisk in the egg yolks until smooth and pale. Slowly add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture while whisking constantly (this tempers the eggs). Gradually pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream, continuing to whisk.

4. Cook the Custard:
   Return the saucepan to the stove over medium heat. Whisk constantly for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard consistency. Don’t let it boil—just a gentle simmer is enough.

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5. Finish with Butter and Vanilla:
   Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and combined.

6. Strain and Cool:
   For extra smoothness, strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Pour into individual cups or a large serving dish. Cover the surface with plastic wrap (touching the custard to prevent a skin) and let cool.

7. Chill or Serve Warm:
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for a cold pudding, or enjoy it slightly warm if you prefer that cozy texture.

Conclusion
Homemade Vanilla Custard Pudding is more than just a dessert—it’s a return to comfort, tradition, and the simple joy of good food made with care. This pudding is incredibly versatile, too: serve it solo, layered in trifles, topped with fruit, or even used as a filling for pastries. However you enjoy it, it’s a creamy classic that always delights. Let the richness of real ingredients shine with every spoonful—crafted in the heart of the deesviral kitchen.