When it comes to classic desserts, vanilla and chocolate pudding are two of the most beloved and widely enjoyed options. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight treat or a special occasion showstopper, these creamy, velvety puddings offer endless possibilities. From the comforting simplicity of a classic vanilla pudding to the rich and decadent indulgence of a chocolate pudding, there is a recipe out there to satisfy every craving. With a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a homemade pudding that rivals even the finest bakery creations. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE PUDDING
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
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.
FANTASTIC VANILLA PUDDING
This can be used in pies or other recipes calling for pudding. Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips after boiling for a chocolate pudding. Same for butterscotch etc.
Provided by Tebo3759
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a saucepan.
- Stir well to eliminate lumps.
- Heat to boiling over medium heat, about 7 minutes.
- Boil for 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Spoon into individual serving dishes.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 201.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.5, Protein 4.1
VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE DELIGHT
This makes a delicious dessert that is layers of pecans, cream cheese, and vanilla and chocolate pudding.
Provided by Honda
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecans, flour, and butter. Press into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread on top of cooled crust.
- In a large bowl, combine milk, chocolate pudding mix, and vanilla pudding mix. Beat until thick. Pour over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping, and sprinkle with crushed chocolate bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 263.5 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE DELIGHT
This makes a delicious dessert that is layers of pecans, cream cheese, vanilla pudding and chocolate pudding. My husband found this recipe at allrecipes.com and wanted me to make it because it sounded like a dessert his grandmother used to make. I am now asked to bring it to family gatherings!
Provided by cnpick05
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecans, flour and butter. Press nut mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Whip together cream cheese, confectioners sugar and half of the frozen whipped topping. Spread this mixture on top of baked crust.
- In a large mixing bowl beat milk, chocolate pudding and vanilla pudding until thick. Pour over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle crushed Nestle Crunch bars on top.
- Let set in fridge until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 252.9, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 22.8, Protein 4.3
CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA SWIRL PUDDING
Can't decide which pudding flavor-chocolate or vanilla-you like best? Then this rich and creamy pudding is for you!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 9m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix sugar and cornstarch in 4-cup microwavable measuring cup. Stir in milk and egg product. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes; stirring after 2 minutes, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in butter and vanilla.
- Stir chocolate chips into 1 cup of the pudding until melted. Layer vanilla and chocolate puddings alternately in parfait glasses or swirl in serving dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg
HOMEMADE VANILLA PUDDING
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
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
CHOCOLATE-AND-VANILLA PUDDING CAKE
An old-fashioned layer cake conjures a winter wonderland when topped with white-chocolate buttercream as pale and thick as a fresh snowbank. Despite its black-tie formal appearance, this is a very pragmatic dessert because it's even better when you make it in advance: The milk-chocolate pudding in the middle and the icing have plenty of time to set, so the flavors intensify.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Cake Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield Serves 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush the bottom and sides of a 9-by-3-inch round springform pan with butter; line bottom with a parchment round and brush with butter. Dust parchment and sides of pan with cocoa, tapping out excess.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to thoroughly combine. Whisk in eggs, buttermilk, hot water, vanilla, and oil. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
- Bake until top springs back when lightly pressed, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes. Unlatch and remove side of pan; invert cake onto rack, remove parchment, and let cool completely.
- For the Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Whisk in milk and egg yolks. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla, chocolate, and butter until melted and smooth. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface of pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool about 10 minutes.
- For Assembly: Meanwhile, trim top of cake flat with a serrated knife, then cut horizontally into two even layers. Wash and dry springform pan, return side of pan to latched position, and line bottom with a fresh parchment round. Transfer bottom cake layer, split side up, to prepared pan.
- Pour filling into pan, spreading to edges of cake in an even layer with an offset spatula. Transfer top layer of cake to pan (top side up), loosely cover, and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
- For the Frosting: Combine egg whites, sugar, and salt in the heatproof bowl of a mixer set over (but not in) a pan of simmering water. Heat, whisking, until mixture is hot to the touch and sugar has dissolved (it should feel smooth when rubbed between your fingers).
- Transfer bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed 5 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and continue beating until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy and cooled, 5 to 6 minutes more. Reduce speed to medium; beat in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat in white chocolate until thick and smooth (if frosting seems thin, it was too warm when butter and chocolate were added; refrigerate until cool and beat again before using).
- Unlatch and remove side of pan from chilled cake. Use an offset spatula to smooth any filling protruding from middle along side of cake. Line the edges of a cake plate or stand with strips of parchment.
- Transfer cake to plate or stand. Spoon frosting onto top of cake and spread evenly over top and sides with an offset spatula. Discard parchment strips and refrigerate cake until icing is set, at least 20 minutes or, loosely covered, up to 3 days. Slice and serve.
VANILLA PUDDING
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your pudding. Use real vanilla extract or cocoa powder, and full-fat milk for the richest flavor.
- Don't overcook the pudding: Overcooked pudding will be thick and rubbery. Cook it just until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Let the pudding cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the pudding to set properly.
- Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings: Whipped cream, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips are all great options.
- Make sure to use the correct amount of cornstarch or flour: Too much cornstarch or flour will make the pudding too thick, while too little will make it too thin. For a medium-thick pudding, use about 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour per cup of milk.
- Cook the pudding over medium heat: This will help to prevent the pudding from scorching. Stir the pudding constantly while it is cooking to prevent lumps from forming.
- If your pudding is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or water. If your pudding is too thin, you can thicken it by adding a little bit more cornstarch or flour.
Conclusion:
Whether you prefer vanilla or chocolate pudding, there are many delicious recipes to choose from. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pudding that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these pudding recipes a try.
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