Easy Banana Pudding {from scratch} Miss in the Kitchen from www.missinthekitchen.com
Introduction
Pudding is a classic dessert that everybody loves. It can be made in various ways, but the recipe we will be discussing today is the easiest and quickest pudding recipe you will ever come across. You only need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time to make this delicious and creamy pudding.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this easy pudding recipe:
2 cups of milk
1/4 cup of cornstarch
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Optional ingredients
If you want to add some extra flavor to your pudding, you can add any of the following ingredients:
Cocoa powder
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Lemon zest
Orange zest
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, it's time to make the pudding.
In a saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
Add the milk and whisk until everything is combined.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and starts to boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once it starts to boil, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes while continuing to whisk.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
If you want to add any optional ingredients, add them now and stir until everything is combined.
Pour the pudding into a bowl or individual cups and let it cool for 30 minutes before serving.
You can serve the pudding warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving of this easy pudding recipe:
Calories: 220
Total fat: 3g
Saturated fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 190mg
Total carbohydrates: 45g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugar: 34g
Protein: 4g
Variations
If you want to make this pudding recipe a little healthier, you can use low-fat or non-dairy milk instead of regular milk. You can also use a sugar substitute like stevia or Splenda to reduce the sugar content.
Tips
Here are some tips to help you make the perfect pudding:
Whisk the ingredients together well to ensure there are no lumps in the mixture.
Make sure to whisk the mixture constantly while cooking it to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Let the pudding cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow it to thicken and set properly.
If you want to add any toppings to your pudding, do so right before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make this easy pudding recipe, you can enjoy a delicious and creamy dessert anytime you want. With only a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that everyone will love. So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and let us know how it turns out!
