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Caramel Pudding





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.

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

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g7%

Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 76mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 5.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.