6 Yummy-to-Your-Tummy Pudding Recipes (2024)

6 Yummy-to-Your-Tummy Pudding Recipes (1)

It's the mac and cheese of desserts -- rich, familiar, comforting. And these recipes for homemade chocolate pudding even make it chic.

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Homemade chocolate pudding

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S'mores pudding

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Make milk chocolate pudding (recipe below). While it chills, combine ½ cup marshmallow creme and 2 tsp water. Crumble 3 whole graham crackers. Layer ½ cup pudding in each of 4 glasses. Top with 2 Tbsp marshmallow mixture, 2 Tbsp graham crackers, another ½ cup pudding, 1 more Tbsp graham crackers, and 2 Tbsp mini marshmallows. If you have a kitchen torch, lightly brown marshmallows.

MILK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

3 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars milk chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

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Cranberry-lemon pudding

Make white chocolate pudding (recipe below). While it chills, bring 8 oz cranberries, ½ cup sugar, and ½ cup water to a boil in a saucepan (reserve 12 cranberries for garnish). Boil until cranberries burst and liquid reduces, 5 minutes. Toss reserved cranberries in sugar to coat. Remove sauce from heat and stir in ½ tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp lemon juice; cool until thickened. Layer pudding and cranberry sauce in each of 4 glasses. Garnish with sugared cranberries and lemon peel.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

3 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars white chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

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Triple chocolate pudding

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Layer dark, white, and milk chocolate puddings (recipes below) in each of 4 glasses. Top with mixed chocolate shavings.

DARK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

6 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars bittersweet chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

3 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars white chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

MILK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

3 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars milk chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

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Cookies and cream pudding

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Make white chocolate pudding (recipe below). In each of 4 glasses, layer pudding and 2 chopped cream-filled chocolate cookies. Garnish with more cookies.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

3 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars white chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

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Caramelized pear and raspberry pudding

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Make dark chocolate pudding (recipe below). While it chills, melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet. Sprinkle in ¼ cup sugar and cook until foamy. Add 2 peeled, cored, sliced ripe pears and cook over medium-high heat, gently stirring, until lightly browned, 5 minutes. Remove pears from heat and stir in 1 cup fresh raspberries; cool. Layer pudding with pears and raspberries in each of 4 glasses.

DARK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

6 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars bittersweet chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

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Double bourbon-pecan pudding

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Make dark chocolate pudding (recipe below), adding 2 Tbsp bourbon along with milk and cream. While it chills, whip 1½ cups heavy cream, 3 Tbsp confectioners' sugar, and 1½ Tbsp bourbon until soft peaks form. Alternate layers of pudding and whipped cream in each of 4 glasses. Top with whipped cream and toasted pecans.

DARK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

6 Tbsp granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ tsp salt

2½ cups whole milk

1½ cups heavy cream

2 (4-oz) bars bittersweet chocolate, broken up

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt to combine. Slowly whisk in milk and cream.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Remove saucepan from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.

4. Scrape pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

6 Yummy-to-Your-Tummy Pudding Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for vanilla pudding mix? ›

The alternative mix is simply 1 part cornstarch to 2 parts fine sugar, plus 1 part vanilla. I used 1 TBSP. of cornstarch and 2 TBSP. of sugar.

What's the difference between chocolate pudding and custard? ›

While most custard and pudding recipes both typically call for eggs, the main difference is that pudding uses a starch for thickening, whereas custard's thickening agent is the egg itself (or egg yolk, in most instances). Custard's texture also tends to be firmer than pudding.

How to jazz up boxed pudding? ›

My personal all time favorite is to add chunks or slices of bananas into the pudding and adding either whole or crushed vanilla wafer cookies. It adds texture and flavor. You could also add chunks of or shaved chocolate, to imitate the flavor of chocolate covered bananas.

How much cornstarch to thicken pudding? ›

Cornstarch: Three tablespoons of cornstarch thickens the vanilla pudding.

What's the difference between instant pudding mix and regular pudding mix? ›

They are both made with pre-gelatinized starch. Pudding mixes are combined with milk resulting in a soft, creamy custard-like texture. Instant pudding mixes take only a few minutes to mix up, and then they are ready to eat, once set. Regular puddings are cooked and take longer to set.

Is pancake mix the same as pudding mix? ›

That's right, Yorkshire pudding mix and pancake mix are the exact same thing. Yorkshire pudding batter ALSO requires plain flour, eggs, milk and sunflower or vegetable oil. The only difference is the way you cook it. Yorkshire pudding batter is just pancake mix cooked in the oven.

What is moose pudding? ›

Mousse is the lighter, fluffier cousin of pudding. Its lighter texture comes from whipping air into the mixture. It gets its airy consistency by folding whipped egg whites or whipped cream into the base mixture. Like pudding, mousse can be savory or sweet.

What do they call chocolate pudding in England? ›

In Commonwealth countries these [North American] puddings are called custards (or curds) if they are egg-thickened, blancmange if starch-thickened, and jelly if gelatin based. Pudding may also refer to other dishes such as bread and rice pudding, although typically these names derive from the origin as British dishes.

Are flan and pudding the same thing? ›

However, custard (and therefore flan) is made with eggs and sweetened milk alongside the cream, and flan itself includes caramel. On the other hand, pudding is made with sugar and some kind of starch to thicken the mixture (usually flour or cornstarch).

How do you doctor up pudding? ›

Whether you're making pudding from scratch or starting with a box mix, you can always add a little extra flavor. A teaspoon of vanilla extract can add richness to any pudding. A bit of espresso powder can make chocolate puddings taste more chocolaty—add more for a mocha flavor.

What can I add to pudding to make it better? ›

Sprinkle in chopped nuts, chocolate chips or baking spices like cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg. Don't be surprised if folks go back for seconds! And you can always top with sprinkles, too. They make everything more fun!

How to upgrade box pudding? ›

Make pudding from a boxed mix creamier by using richer types of milk, such as whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, or something else. You can also give your pudding a refresh by using coconut milk, which will slightly alter the taste of any type of pudding flavor while offering a smooth texture.

Why is my homemade pudding runny? ›

Pudding is usually runny because it has been stored in the refrigerator for too long or in an open space. Another cause could be due to improper cooking methods.

Why add eggs to pudding? ›

Thickening the Pudding

Using eggs: Eggs add richness to puddings, whether or not the recipe includes additional thickeners. To add eggs to a hot liquid, you need to "temper" them (see Tempering Eggs below) so they don't end up as scrambled eggs. Rice and tapioca also act as thickeners.

What are the ingredients in instant vanilla pudding mix? ›

SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE AND TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE (FOR THICKENING), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES (PREVENT FOAMING), ARTIFICIAL COLOR, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BHA (PRESERVATIVE).

What is the American equivalent of pudding? ›

In the United States, pudding means a sweet, milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards, instant custards or a mousse, often commercially set using cornstarch, gelatin or similar coagulating agent such as Jell-O.

What can I use instead of vanilla essence in pudding? ›

8 substitutes for vanilla extract
  • Vanilla paste. Vanilla paste — also called vanilla bean paste — is a mix of vanilla extract, vanilla beans, and sugar. ...
  • Vanilla powder. ...
  • Vanilla sugar. ...
  • Almond extract. ...
  • Maple syrup. ...
  • Honey. ...
  • Bourbon, brandy, rum, or vanilla liqueur. ...
  • Vanilla flavored plant-based milk.
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What's the difference between vanilla pudding and yogurt? ›

Pudding is thickened with products added to the milk, such as corn starch. Yogurt is thickened by the by-products produced during lacto-fermentation. You don't add thickeners to milk to make yogurt. You add bacteria to milk, the bacteria ferments the milk, the byproducts of the bacterial fermentation thicken the milk.

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