Strawberry Pudding

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min.
Yield 2 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Strawberry pudding is a simple and classic treat made by stirring mashed strawberries into a smooth vanilla pudding base. Strawberries and pudding are a perfect match for spring and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries, divided
  • 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Sweetened whipped cream

Directions

  1. Mash 1 cup strawberries; set aside.
  2. In a small heavy saucepan, mix 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mashed strawberries, vanilla and butter. Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer to two dessert dishes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  5. In a small bowl, toss remaining 1 cup strawberries and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar. Top puddings with sweetened strawberries and sweetened whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 222 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Fortunately for me, fresh local strawberries are available nearly year-round in Coastal California. Mixing them into this pudding brings a bright color and intense flavor that says springtime to me. —Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California
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