Yields Makes 2 cups; 4 servings
Only 5 ingredients are needed to make this rich and flavorful caramel pudding. This make-ahead dessert is sure to be a family favorite.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, and egg until well blended.

Step 2
2

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, tilt and swirl sugar until melted and deep amber, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups milk; mixture will bubble and sugar will harden. Stir until sugar melts again, about 2 minutes.

Step 3
3

Whisk about 1/2 cup of the caramelized sugar mixture into cornstarch mixture, then return all to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until pudding thickens and begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into bowls and serve warm. Or let cool, chill airtight up to 2 days, and serve cold.

Ingredients

 2 cups whole milk
 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 1 large egg
 2/3 cup sugar
 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

Step 1
1

In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, and egg until well blended.

Step 2
2

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, tilt and swirl sugar until melted and deep amber, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups milk; mixture will bubble and sugar will harden. Stir until sugar melts again, about 2 minutes.

Step 3
3

Whisk about 1/2 cup of the caramelized sugar mixture into cornstarch mixture, then return all to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until pudding thickens and begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into bowls and serve warm. Or let cool, chill airtight up to 2 days, and serve cold.

Caramel Pudding

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