Vanilla pudding
A smooth, creamy stovetop pudding made from milk, sugar, cornstarch and often egg yolks, flavored with vanilla.
- Fillings, creams, frostings and sauces
The milk, sugar and cornstarch are heated, egg yolks are tempered in, and the mixture is cooked until it bubbles for about a minute so the starch thickens fully. Vanilla and butter are stirred in off the heat.
Press plastic wrap onto the surface to stop a skin forming. It is served on its own and layered into banana pudding, trifles and cream pies.
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Farberware Stainless SaucepanA heavy base heats evenly so dairy and sugar don't scorch.See it on Amazon
OXO Balloon WhiskLump-free batters and silky custards.See it on Amazon
DOWAN 6-oz Ceramic Ramekins (6)The right size and depth for even baking and serving.See it on Amazon
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Vanilla pudding (Q67780421), Wikidata