Vanilla Pudding with Oreos (Printable)

Creamy vanilla pudding combined with crunchy crushed Oreos, perfect for a quick indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pudding

01 - 2 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large egg yolks
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

08 - 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
09 - Whipped cream, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until smooth.
02 - Heat mixture over medium, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles, about 5 to 7 minutes.
03 - Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl, gradually add 1/2 cup hot milk mixture while whisking to temper.
04 - Return yolk mixture to saucepan, whisk continuously, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until fully blended.
06 - Transfer pudding to serving vessels, cool at room temperature for 10 minutes or refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
07 - Sprinkle crushed Oreos over pudding and optionally garnish with whipped cream before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Perfectly creamy with a delightful crunch from Oreos
02 -
  • Use fresh milk for the best texture.
  • Tempering the egg yolks prevents curdling.
03 -
  • Whisk continuously to avoid lumps while cooking.
  • Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
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