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The term homemade has evolved over the years. Well, it evolved for me. Take vanilla pudding for example. When I was a kid, there was store-bought, instant, and homemade. Homemade meant the kind you cooked using pudding mix and milk. It was “the” pudding we used when we made banana pudding. Pouring the warm mixture over the cookies and bananas meant to get your bowl and spoon ready. We ate it warm and right after it was done.

Homemade pudding changed after I was married. My mother-in-law made her banana pudding for dessert. One bite and I knew something was very different. It was better than any I ever had before. What was the secret? It was made with actual, for real, from scratch homemade vanilla pudding. It didn’t take any time at all before I got my hands on the recipe. It’s so easy and there are only a few ingredients. Whisk, cook, stir, and chill are all it takes to make vanilla pudding.

Vanilla Pudding | Magnolia Days

This recipe makes four to six servings. Or maybe three if you count what actually happens at my house. My husband and I attack the bowl and the pudding may last overnight. I’ve tried divvying it up into small custard cups only to find it disappears just as quickly. We do not have any restraint with this cool, creamy, dessert.

Vanilla Pudding | Magnolia Days

Do you like recipes with few ingredients? If so, you will very much enjoy the list of recipes below. The Sunday Supper contributors are sharing ones with Five Ingredients or Less (not counting salt, pepper, or oil). It’s a great resource to have when your pantry and fridge are bare. Special thanks to Alice of Hip Foodie Mom for hosting this event.

Vanilla is a classic and popular flavor. For more desserts showcasing it, take a look at Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, and Baked Custard.

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Vanilla Pudding

A recipe for homemade vanilla pudding. It is made the old-fashioned way by cooking milk, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla on the stove then chilling. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour*
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash of salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all ingredients in a saucepan (non-stick recommended).
  2. Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  3. Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  4. Pour into a bowl and place plastic wrap directly on top of pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  5. Cool to room temperature then chill thoroughly (at least 4 hours).

Recipe Notes

*This recipe makes pudding with a thinner consistency than typical puddings. Use an additional tablespoon of flour for firmer pudding.

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  1. The Ninja Baker says

    How wonderful, Renee that you are able to replicate your mother-in-law’s recipe and bring joy to your husband. And you! Your photos are always so pretty and of course, make me want to try my hand at homemade vanilla pudding!

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  2. Manu says

    I love a good home-made vanilla pudding! It is so comforting and simply irresistible… I totally understand how it doesn’t last long in your house… it wouldn’t in my house either! 🙂

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  6. Heather // girlichef says

    Oh man, I can just taste that banana pudding, it has my mouth watering! And so does this vanilla – I bet it’s amazing. And yeah, stick to one large bowl since all dividing it into little ones does is make more dishes ;).

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    • Renee says

      Thanks Kayle, and while my parents cooked a lot from scratch pudding wasn’t one of them. So interesting you had the same experience.

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  8. Laura says

    You know serving size cracks me up because more often then not if a dish is really good it doesn’t really spread out as thin as suggested. I won’t lie while my dish should feed six it only fed 4 because some of us helped ourselves to seconds. 🙂 This pudding does look like I would be tempted to go for more as well.

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  9. Liz says

    My hubby would be all over this, too! Homemade pudding is one of his favorite treats…and a 5 ingredient recipe is right up my alley!!!

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  14. Marlene @Nosh My Way says

    Its amazing when we make something homemade that we used to buy as a package in the store and find out how incredibly delicious it can be. that’s how I felt when I made a salsa verde for the first time.

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  15. Tara says

    I don’t think I have ever had homemade pudding!!! Crazy isn’t it and I know banana is very popular!! I love your homemade vanilla, nothing better than the pure flavor of good vanilla!!

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  18. Beate says

    Renee, this is the perfect dessert to follow-up our Rouladen cook-off. Oh, yes it sounds just perfect. I will have to make it soon for my family with the usual adaptions but think it will work out just great!

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    • Renee says

      I would love to see your adapted recipe without dairy that you make for your family. I always think your adaptions are so interesting and good too.

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  20. Stacy says

    Homemade pudding is the best! It’s funny how most people don’t realize how easy it can be. I love that you serve it in those pretty little pots, Renee. Even if it doesn’t make it last any longer. 🙂

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  21. Dionne Baldwin says

    I love pudding and homemade has a certain something to it that makes it remarkable! Your pudding is beautiful. I couldn’t trust myself around it unsupervised, not even for a minute.

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  28. Katie says

    I hate to admit this, but I’ve never made pudding from scratch! However, I LOVE pudding and I should really do myself a favor and use this recipe, stat!

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  29. Soni says

    Oh nothing can beat a dish made from scratch using fresh ingredients.Your mother-in-law’s vanilla pudding looks every bit creamy,luscious and delicious 🙂

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  32. Kelli's Kitchen says

    I just made this for my mom who is on a completely soft diet for a few days. She said this was the best pudding ever! She’s not a fan of chocolate pudding and that’s the only one I ever make so both of us thank you!

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    • Renee says

      Oh Kelli, you totally made my day. Thanks for coming back and letting me know. I’m so glad your mom enjoyed the pudding so much (and you too).

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