How To Make German Vanilla Sauce and Vanilla Pudding With Just 5 Ingredients!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: milk

💰Cheaper: half-and-half

Milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vanilla bean

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Extracts and essences are more accessible and affordable.

Pour 12 oz of the milk into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over low-medium heat.

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, egg yolk, cornstarch, and vanilla extract with the remaining milk. Whisk until combined.

Once the milk is boiling, remove it from the heat. While constantly stirring, slowly add the cornstarch mixture.

Put the saucepan back on the stove and, while still whisking, cook over low heat for 1 minute until thickened. Let it cool down at room temperature.

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