No-Bake Homemade Vanilla Pudding

No cook vanilla pudding recipe

Video No cook vanilla pudding recipe

Velvety soft and so delicious than the boxed version: you have to try this homemade vanilla pudding recipe.

Made with simple ingredients and with a rich, creamy flavor that’s loved by everyone, this homemade vanilla pudding is a must-try if you’re looking for an easy dessert recipe.

Skip to:Ingredients for the recipe

Cooking tools needed
How to Make Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Frequently Asked Questions Tips

and

tricks to get the right

recipe

Recipe

The best thing is that you can go crazy with the ingredients and experiment with your heart’s content. Ready to give this classic unbaked dessert recipe a try? Here’s everything you need to know about it before you do.

Ingredients

for the recipe This homemade vanilla pudding recipe calls for egg yolks and

some other pantry essentials to make.

3 cups

whole milk

tablespoons cornstarch
A pinch of salt

/4 cup sugar
3 egg yolks

tablespoon butter 1
teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Necessary kitchen tools

Measuring cups and spoons

Medium saucepan

Beat
Small saucepan
Dessert

glasses

How to Make

Homemade Vanilla

Pudding

Once you have all your ingredients ready to be used, here is the step-by-step process you need to follow to make the pudding

On a small plate, beat the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of milk until well combined. Reserve.

In a pot add the rest of the milk, salt and sugar. Heat until it starts to boil.

Meanwhile in another bowl mix the yolks

. When ready, add

1/2 cup of the hot mixture with a spoon on the eggs, whisk until combined, then add all the mixture in the pot and stir until

combined. Add the cornstarch mixture to the

pot and bata to combine

When the mixture is thick take it out of the heat, add the butter and vanilla and then stir until the butter melts completely

Pour the pudding into small plates and wrap them with aluminum foil

Let cool and then serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and tricks to get

the right recipe

Ready to give the pudding recipe a try? Keep in mind these little tips and additional tricks to concretize the recipe.

When the recipe and flavors are simple, you need to be careful when choosing the best quality ingredients, and that’s exactly the case with this homemade vanilla pudding. Using whole milk will ensure that the pudding is super creamy and delicious, and the good quality vanilla extract will allow the flavors to shine.
Always use a thick-bottomed pan to boil the milk and make the custard. This will help prevent milk from burning and ensure even heat distribution throughout the pan.
You can also add some powdered milk powder into the pudding mixture while it’s still cooking to give it extra depth of flavor and creaminess

To prevent the top layer of “skin” from forming on the pudding, you can cover it with adhesive wrap, so that the adhesive wrap touches the exposed surface of the pudding.
You can also add an extra flavor variation to your classic vanilla pudding by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon powder.
Fancy a little chocolate flavor? Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the pudding mixture while it’s still in the heat, and you have a delicious chocolate and vanilla flavored pudding.

How to Serve

Homemade Vanilla Pudding

Some foods taste better when they’re not too complicated, and classic vanilla pudding is one of them. The simple and easy recipe is usually the best because it allows you to enjoy all the flavors. That said, you can still experiment and play with the ingredients of this one, and if that’s what you want to do, here’s a little help in your own way.

You can dig into it as is, or cover it with some fresh whipped cream, sprinkle some dried coconut, pour some fresh berries and chopped fruits on top, or even sprinkle some crushed cookie crumbs just before serving.

You can also top the pudding with some chocolate shavings or candied nuts or even drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce on top for extra flavor.

You can also use the pudding and layer it with crushed graham crackers and sliced fruits to create an easy trifle, a great way to use some extra vanilla pudding left over.

Did you love making this vanilla pudding? On the hunt for some easier dessert recipes to try? Here are some good options to get you started.