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Tennessee Peach Pudding

Indulge in a creamy, sweet dessert bursting with fresh peaches, reminiscent of Southern summers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pudding
  • 4-5 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar, divided 3/4 cup for the pudding, 1/4 cup for peaches
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • to taste whipped cream (optional topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, pit, and slice the fresh peaches. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Cooking
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and butter. Stir occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, but do not let it come to a boil.
  2. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the warm milk mixture until it thickens; this will take about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Once thickened, remove from heat and add the sliced peaches and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Transfer the pudding to a serving dish or individual bowls. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  2. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe, seasonal peaches. You can adjust the sweetness and add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.