Creamy Peanut Butter Pudding

Name: Creamy Peanut Butter Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream and chocolate curls, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Peanut butter pudding cooks entirely on the stovetop and can be chilled ahead for make-ahead treats or easy entertaining.

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and chocolate curls, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour into serving dishes; refrigerate. If desired, top with whipped cream and chocolate curls just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 293 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

For a creamy, comforting dessert, this smooth peanut butter pudding can't be beat. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

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