Best 12 Homemade Pudding From Scratch Recipes

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Homemade pudding is a classic dessert that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover milk, and it's also a fun project to do with kids. Whether you're looking for a rich and creamy chocolate pudding or a light and fluffy vanilla pudding, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. With a little time and effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying homemade pudding that will be sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE PUDDING (FROM SCRATCH)



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This is the best homemade pudding recipe I've ever used, it tastes better than store-bought, and it's fairly easy to make. NOTE: you can use splenda in place of sugar for a "lite" version.

Provided by BachFromTheDead

Categories     Gelatin

Time 14m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups milk
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch (massive tablespoons)
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 -6 tablespoon sifted cocoa powder (ONLY if you are making chocolate pudding)
blueberries
candied orange
strawberry
raspberries
mint
butter cookie
whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a pot(or the microwave) get all 3 cups of milk scalding.
  • Whilst the milk boils; separate the eggs and discard the whites (if desired, you can set aside for an omlette or a meringue)and beat the cornstarch and sugar in the bowl with the egg yolks. It will have a hard time coming together at first; but keep whisking, it'll get there.
  • Keep milk very hot. Pour all of the egg yolk mixture into the scalding milk and beat vigorously until the mixture seems completely liquified. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and butter. Keep whisking until butter is well incorporated.
  • Keep warm and continuosly stir until the pudding thickens. Once thick (if making chocolate) add the sifted cocoa powder and stir until well incorporated.
  • Serve warm or refridgerate for 2 hrs (preferred) and serve with or without garnish.

PUDDING FROM SCRATCH



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This is a very basic pudding recipe that is made from scratch. It is very simple and delicious.

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour hot pudding into dessert glasses or molds that have been rinsed in cold water. Chill until firm. Unmold if desired. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 24 g

MY FAVORITE LEMON PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 1/2 cups milk
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
Pinch salt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Whisk the sugar and the cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Add the egg yolks, zest, and salt and cook, stirring frequently at first and constantly towards the end, over medium heat until thickened enough to thickly coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and butter. Pour through a strainer into a large serving bowl or 4 individual serving dishes.
  • Let cool to room temperature. Chill, loosely covered, for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days, or until set and thoroughly chilled. Serve chilled.

VANILLA PUDDING



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Of course you'll want to make this dish if you're celebrating National Vanilla Pudding Day on May 22,this year. But you'll love this creamy, soothing pudding recipe so much that you'll be happy to eat bowlfuls of it all year long.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into egg yolks, then stir back into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour pudding into dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the pudding with M&M's. My husband likes whipped topping on his and our daughter loves to dip fresh strawberries in hers. -Carrina Cooper, McAlpin, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
OPTIONAL: Sweetened whipped cream and M&M's

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and M&M's.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

VANILLA PUDDING



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This is an easy and very nice tasting desert. It goes well after a heavy meal or when you want something slightly sweet.

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn starch and salt. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add vanilla and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour into individual molds rinsed with cold water; chill until firm and unmold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

VANILLA PUDDING FROM SCRATCH



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A typical everyday dessert in Germany. I never knew until I was an adult, that pudding was easy to make from scratch. I like to serve it with fresh seasonal fruit. This is a basic recipe, feel free to experiment with different flavors. - Preparation time is short, but you have to stir the pudding occasionally while cooling, so make it while you are occupied in the kitchen.

Provided by Inge 1505

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg yolk
2 1/2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
1/2 cup whipping cream, well chilled

Steps:

  • Note: I measure the cornstarch out of its box without sifting, leveling the spoons on the side of the box. Lower amount of starch will make a creamy soft pudding, larger amount a firmer pudding.
  • In a small pot whisk together egg yolk, 3 tbs of the milk, sugar and cornstarch (and vanilla seeds if using) until smooth. Best use a wire whisk to do so. Add rest of the milk, stir until smooth.
  • Put egg milk over medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil once, remove from heat and let cool. Stir frequently while the pudding is cooling to avoid a skin forming.
  • Whip cream until stiff.
  • When the pudding is cold fold the whipped cream in with a rubber spatula. Fill in individual serving bowls, layer with fruit salad if you like or serve with a sauce. Will keep in the fridge for 12 hours or more.
  • Note: Cooking time is cooling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 58.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4.3

HOMEMADE PUDDING



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"You can make pudding with this handy mix in no time," says field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 servings (4 cups mix).

Number Of Ingredients 10

PUDDING MIX:
2-3/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
PUDDING:
2-1/4 cups whole milk or water
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine pudding mix ingredients; store in an airtight container. For pudding, combine 1-1/4 cups mix and milk in a 2-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg; return to pan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; add butter and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into dishes; cover and chill 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Bread pudding is a delicious treat and an even better way to reduce food waste! For this bread pudding recipe, collect the heels and any extra slices of bread you have and freeze them. When you have enough to measure six cups (this is about six slices of bread), thaw the slices and start baking this warm and comforting bread pudding.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased deep round pan.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Rediscover homemade pudding's comforting simplicity, then see how versatile it can be. Choose one or the other, or make them both! Use this basic recipe to create the following flavor variations and desserts: Chai-Cinnamon Pudding, Mocha-Chip Pudding, Rum-Raisin Pudding, Peanut-Butter Chocolate Parfaits, Boston Cream Pie, and Raspberry Napoleons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (if making chocolate pudding)
2 1/2 cups milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. If making chocolate pudding, add cocoa powder. Very gradually (a few tablespoons at a time) whisk in milk, taking care to dissolve cornstarch. Whisk in egg yolks.
  • Whisking constantly, cook over medium heat until the first large bubble forms and sputters. Reduce heat to low; still whisking, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; immediately pour through sieve into bowl. Stir butter and vanilla into hot pudding.
  • Place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding (to prevent skin from forming); chill at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Before serving, whisk pudding until smooth; divide among four serving dishes.

HOMEMADE VANILLA PUDDING



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A delectable dessert. There is no substitute for the butter.

Provided by Rosemary

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until bubbles form at edges. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour into hot milk, a little at a time, stirring to dissolve. Continue to cook and stir until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Do not boil. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into serving dishes. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 173.2 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

HOMEMADE TAPIOCA PUDDING



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Make and share this Homemade Tapioca Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup small pearl tapioca
2 cups water
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl soak tapioca in water overnight (about 8 hours). Drain water.
  • In a double boiler heat milk until no longer cold. Stir in salt and tapioca. Continue heating until small bubbles appear at the sides of the pan. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 1 hour. Make sure the milk does not simmer or boil.
  • In a medium mixing bowl wisk together sugar and egg yolks until light in color. While whisking add a little bit of the hot milk mixture. Then add the egg yolk mixture to the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Place the double boiler over medium heat and cook until tapioca mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes.
  • Gently fold in beaten egg whites into the hot tapioca mixture. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.3, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh milk, cream, and eggs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a Heavy Saucepan: A heavy saucepan will help distribute heat evenly and prevent scorching.
  • Stir Constantly: Stir the pudding constantly to prevent it from curdling or scorching.
  • Cook to the Right Temperature: Use a thermometer to ensure that the pudding reaches the correct temperature of 175°F (80°C).
  • Chill Thoroughly: Allow the pudding to chill thoroughly before serving. This will help it set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Homemade pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, flavorful pudding that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're craving something sweet, give one of these homemade pudding recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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