Perfect & Creamy Peanut Butter Pudding Cups 🥜

This is a delicious & healthy treat that
is perfect for peanut butter lovers of all ages❣

 Ingredients:

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

3 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)

1 cup cream or half & half

1 cup creamy peanut butter

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract*

Optional Garnishes:

whipped cream

peanut butter chips

mini chocolate chips

chopped peanuts

Method:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together the sugars, cornstarch and salt. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring to mix and dissolve the sugar. Stir in the half & half.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.**

Turn off the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla. Once the peanut butter is melted, whisk, or use an immersion blender to make the mixture completely smooth. Divide evenly between eight 4 ounce dessert cups. Refrigerate for 2 hours or longer. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Serve as is, or if desired, top with your choice of garnish. Makes 8 half cup servings.

*I used vanilla extract, but you could use a mixture of 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon caramel extract.

**To check if the pudding has cooked long enough, dip a spoon in the mixture. Run your finger down the center of the spoon. If the pudding does not fill in the space, the pudding is fully thickened.

Notes: 

I created this pudding for my father-in-law who can only eat soft foods. The peanut butter tastes great and adds extra nutrition. 😀

My husband loved this pudding so much that he said, "It is the best dessert" that I have ever made! (And believe me, I make a lot of desserts.)