Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is like preparing your canvas before painting, and for this pudding, we need a few pantry staples and some delightful extras:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Feel free to substitute the whole milk with almond milk for a dairy-free version, or swap walnuts with pecans if you prefer a different nutty note.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here are the steps to bring this heartwarming dessert to life:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the pudding to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped walnuts and brown sugar, stirring until the nuts are toasted and coated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Divide the pudding into serving dishes and top with the maple-glazed walnuts. Allow to cool completely or refrigerate for a chilled version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International