🍨 Creamy Vanilla Happiness Dessert
A simple, rich, and comforting dessert with a smooth vanilla flavor—perfect for anytime you need a sweet treat.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, cookie crumbs, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch.
- Heat milk and cream:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm milk and heavy cream until just simmering.
- Thicken dessert:
- Gradually whisk in sugar-cornstarch mixture.
- Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add flavor:
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Chill or serve warm:
- Pour into serving dishes and let cool for a few minutes, or refrigerate for 1–2 hours for a chilled dessert.
- Top & enjoy:
- Garnish with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate shavings if desired.
Tips
- For extra richness, replace ½ cup milk with more heavy cream.
- Can be layered with crushed cookies or sponge cake for a vanilla pudding parfait.
- Stir gently to avoid lumps and ensure smooth creaminess.
I can also give a no-cook version using sweetened condensed milk that’s super quick and just as creamy. Do you want that?
