Peanut Butter Pudding

Peanut Butter Pudding

3 servings
Peanut Butter Pudding is a creamy homemade pudding made with peanut butter that is a perfect snack or after-dinner treat.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

    100g

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups whole milk

    735g

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup peanut butter

    193.5g

  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add in milk, whisking constantly until all of the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Increase to medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, peanut butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Transfer the pudding to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (making sure to press down on the plastic wrap so it touches the pudding), and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Serve chilled.

Peanut Butter Pudding

Peanut Butter Pudding

5.0(9)72 min3 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that's both comforting and incredibly easy to make? This homemade Peanut Butter Pudding delivers a creamy, rich treat perfect for any occasion.

What sets this Peanut Butter Pudding apart is its remarkable simplicity and speed, requiring just 5 minutes of active prep and 7 minutes of cooking before a period of chilling. This means you're only minutes away from a truly homemade treat. The combination of rich whole milk, butter, and generous amounts of peanut butter ensures an exceptionally smooth and decadent texture, making it a homemade delight that feels effortlessly gourmet and deeply satisfying.

Prepare for a wonderfully smooth and luscious pudding that truly melts in your mouth, bursting with that familiar, beloved peanut butter flavor. You'll find each spoonful offers a rich, creamy consistency, balanced perfectly so it feels decadent without being overly heavy. This classic dessert is designed to be a straightforward project, yielding a truly satisfying snack or a delightful end to any meal. The combination of rich whole milk and real peanut butter creates a depth of flavor that's both nostalgic and incredibly comforting, proving that homemade treats don't have to be complicated to be utterly delicious.

While this recipe shines with classic creamy peanut butter, you can subtly vary its character to suit your preference. Feel free to experiment with a natural-style peanut butter for a slightly less sweet, more earthy flavor profile, ensuring it's well-stirred if it's an oil-separated variety. Alternatively, for those who appreciate a bit of textural contrast in their creamy dessert, a crunchy peanut butter can add a pleasant surprise.

This delightful Peanut Butter Pudding is perfectly suited as a comforting after-school snack or an elegant, yet approachable, after-dinner treat. Serve it chilled in individual ramekins for a charming presentation.

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