Easy Vanilla Pudding from Scratch

Easy Vanilla Pudding from Scratch Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy vanilla pudding recipe that doesn’t come from a box, this one is for you. It only takes a few ingredients, and it’s so much better than anything you can buy in the store. Plus, it’s really simple to make – perfect if you’re a beginner cook.

This easy recipe is made with milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, vanilla extract, and butter. This dish only takes 20 minutes to make, and 40 minutes to chill.

There’s something about the creamy, comforting texture of pudding that just hits the spot. Plus, it’s so versatile – you can enjoy it plain or dress it up with all sorts of toppings. Today, I’m going to show you how to make classic vanilla pudding from scratch.

Closeup of Easy Vanilla Pudding in a white bowl.

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Easy Vanilla Pudding in a white bowl.



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Closeup of Easy Vanilla Pudding in a white bowl.

Easy Vanilla Pudding from Scratch

Nesting Lane Indulge
Easy Vanilla Pudding from Scratch Recipe. A classic dessert the whole family will love. Perfect when you want something sweet and creamy. Plus, it's so versatile – you can enjoy it plain or dress it up with all sorts of toppings.
4.99 from 52 votes
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Refrigerate 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.
  • In the saucepan, add milk, stirring occasionally, heat until it begins to bubble around the edge of the pan.
  • In the meantime, in a mixing bowl, add sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to mix well.
  • When the milk is ready, add a small amount of the sugar mixture and stir in until dissolved, Continue add a small amount at a time until all of the sugar mixture is added and dissolved.
  • Keep stirring and cooking until the pudding will cling to, and coat the back of a metal spoon. Do not allow the pudding to boil.
  • Take the saucepan off of the heat.
  • Immediately add in butter and vanilla. Stir to mix well.
  • Transfer the pudding to pudding cups, cover, and place in the refrigerator a minimum of 40 minutes to chill and set.

Notes

Note: When cooking the pudding, do not let it boil.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 29.1gProtein: 3.3gFat: 4.2gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 149mgSugar: 25gCalcium: 115mg
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One Comment

  1. 5 stars
    This recipe was so easy to put together and it’s delicious! I used lactaid whole milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla and a 1/2 tsp almond extract.

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