Pudding or Pie Filling

This is an easy recipe for making pudding or pie filling from scratch. For a little variety, try stirring 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder as it cooks, or stir in 1 to 2 cups flaked coconut or 3 sliced bananas to the filling just before refrigerating.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, mix together the sugar, cornstarch and 3 cups milk. If making chocolate, mix in cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and stir frequently until mixture thickens.n

Step 2

Whisk together last cup of milk with egg yolks. As pudding thickens, add egg yolk mixture and stir frequently. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.n

Step 3

Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.n

Step 4

Pour into baked pie shells or use as a pudding. Refrigerate until chilled.n