Pudding or Pie Filling
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Description
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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
- 4. Pour into baked pie shells or use as a pudding. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 -10 inch pies
calories: 155.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 29.9 g
protein: 2.7 g
saturated fat: 1.6 g
cholesterol: 58 mg
sodium: 32.3 mg
sugar: 27.9 g
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