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.
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Desserts Fillings Cream Fillings
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour into baked pie shells or use as a pudding. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 32.3 mg, Sugar 27.9 g
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Phathu Mukhesi
[email protected]I love this filling! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nisha Nishi
[email protected]This filling is delicious, but it's a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by 1/4 cup.
Waseem Sami
[email protected]I've tried this filling in both pies and cakes and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Wes ley
[email protected]This filling is a little too runny for my taste. I would recommend adding an extra tablespoon of cornstarch.
Sheri Cullen
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate pudding, but I love this filling. It's so rich and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Rakib Mulla
[email protected]This filling is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I often add a cup of chopped strawberries or blueberries.
NS Janwari
[email protected]I love that this filling is made with real ingredients. I can feel good about giving it to my family.
Alasad Ahmed
[email protected]This filling is delicious, but it's a little too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding an extra 1/2 cup of milk.
Steven Reddick
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. It's the best pudding filling I've ever had.
Kavi Raj
[email protected]This filling is perfect for making cream pies. It's thick and creamy, and it holds its shape well.
Aphiwe Magengelele
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my filling turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Samantha Minnear
[email protected]This filling is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by 1/4 cup.
Saeed Malik
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cornstarch-based fillings. But I was pleasantly surprised! This filling is smooth and creamy, and it doesn't have that starchy taste that I usually associate with cornstarch fill
Zayed Ahmad
[email protected]This filling is so versatile. I've used it in pies, cakes, and even cupcakes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Syed qalab Abbas
[email protected]I love how easy this pudding filling is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand and it comes together in just a few minutes.
Ndilrugendawa Traver
[email protected]This pudding filling is a winner! It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I used it to make a chocolate pie and it was a huge hit with my family.