Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Homemade Vanilla Pudding delivers a silky, mellow sweetness with warm vanilla notes and a velvety spoonable texture. Thickened on the stovetop with cornstarch and finished with butter and vanilla, it sets into a smooth, nostalgic treat that’s perfect after dinner or for make-ahead desserts.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Vanilla Pudding, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- 2
Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until it comes to a boil, about 8 minutes. Once boiling, continue to cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
- 3
Take the saucepan off the heat, and stir in the butter and vanilla.
- 4
Divide the pudding evenly among 5 serving dishes. Let it sit until slightly cooled, about 10 minutes. For best results, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until chilled and set, about 2 hours.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 153.19 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.4 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 29.77 g 11%
- Total Fat 2.69 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 44.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.79 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 25.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 130.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 166.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 63.71 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.17 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Homemade Vanilla Pudding is an American dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cornstarch, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 153.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
- It is an American pudding recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Homemade Vanilla Pudding made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cornstarch, Milk, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Vanilla Pudding?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Vanilla Pudding easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Homemade Vanilla Pudding healthy?
- Homemade Vanilla Pudding has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 153.19 calories and 3.4 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.72 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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