Amish Graham Cracker Pudding Recipe
This is a delicious and creamy pudding that is thickened with graham cracker crumbs. Serve it warm or cold as a light dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 3 c. milk
- 1/2 - 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 c. milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 6 whole crackers)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- extra graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Pour 3 c. milk into a heavy-bottom saucepan. Sprinkle the sugar over the top (DO NOT stir!) and cook over medium heat until it begins to boil.3 c. milk, 1/2 - 3/4 c. sugar
- Beat egg and add the 1 remaining cup of milk and salt. Whisk.1 c. milk, 1 egg, beaten, 1/4 tsp. salt
- When the milk comes to a boil it will begin to rise. While whisking, slowly pour the egg mixture into the milk. Add the graham cracker crumbs, and bring it back to a light boil, whisking constantly. Cook until it is slightly thickened.1 c. graham cracker crumbs (about 6 whole crackers)
- Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Place a piece of plastic on top of the pudding to prevent skin from forming on the top. Set aside to cool.
- Serve warm, or cold with whipped cream and lots of graham cracker crumbs, and maybe some banana slices.extra graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream, for serving
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Optional add-ins for this graham cracker pudding include 1/2 c. coconut flakes, chopped pecans, raisins, etc.
Adjust the amount of sugar according to taste. 1/2 cup is good enough for me, but some people may like it sweeter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 1mg
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