Description
Berry Vanilla Pudding Cups are a refreshing dessert featuring creamy vanilla pudding layered with fresh berries, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed granola or cookie crumbs (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk to combine and heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Gradually pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan while whisking.
- Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to boil. Once thickened, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
- Pour the pudding into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin, and let it cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set and chill.
- While the pudding cools, wash and prepare the berries. Toss them with honey or maple syrup if you prefer extra sweetness.
- Once the pudding is chilled, spoon it into individual cups. Layer the berries on top of the pudding, dividing them evenly among the cups.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream and granola or crushed cookies for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace dairy milk with plant-based milk and substitute eggs with cornstarch or agar agar. Use dairy-free butter.
- Frozen berries can be used but should be thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the pudding cups.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a little vanilla bean paste or extra vanilla extract to the pudding mixture.
- To make the pudding thicker, add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a small amount of milk while cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
