Recipes Desserts Custards and Puddings Homemade Vanilla Pudding 4.4 (705) 616 Reviews 56 Photos I love pudding and this homemade pudding with vanilla is a rich and delectable dessert. There is no substitute for the butter! Submitted by Rosemary Updated on December 1, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 56 56 56 56 56 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 5 Jump to Nutrition Facts Learn how to make pudding at home with this top-rated recipe. How to Make Pudding You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Pudding Ingredients These are the six simple ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade vanilla pudding recipe: Milk: This recipe starts with two cups of milk heated on the stove. Sugar: Sweeten the pudding with ½ cup of white sugar. Cornstarch: Three tablespoons of cornstarch thickens the vanilla pudding.Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor, but it won’t make the pudding taste salty.Vanilla: Of course, you’ll need vanilla extract!Butter: A tablespoon of butter takes the rich vanilla pudding up a notch. How to Make Pudding From Scratch Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make vanilla pudding at home: Heat the milk until bubbles form at the edges. Mix the sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a small bowl.Add the sugar mixture to the milk, a little at a time, stirring until thick.Remove the pudding from the heat, then stir in the butter and vanilla. How to Store Pudding Store the vanilla pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Can You Freeze Pudding? Yes! You can freeze the vanilla pudding in airtight freezer bags for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I followed this completely, but in the dry mix I added 2 tablespoons of baking cocoa,” says one Allrecipes community member. “It came out a beautiful creamy chocolate pudding.” “Great basic recipe,” raves fairy. “I added a dash of brandy and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar on top. Just lovely.” “I have quite a few recipes for vanilla pudding, but this one just took the number one spot,” says Susan Claire. “Not too sweet, smooth buttery consistency, nice vanilla finish.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 2 cups milk ½ cup white sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon butter Directions Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt mixture to hot milk, a little at a time, stirring until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove saucepan from heat, and stir in vanilla and butter. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spoon pudding evenly into 5 serving dishes. For best results, chill pudding in the refrigerator before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 167 Calories 4g Fat 29g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 167 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 173mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Total Sugars 25g Protein 3g 7% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 115mg 9% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 149mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved