Vanilla Pudding for Kids
Kids will never turn this treat down! This classic stovetop vanilla pudding skips the oven and comes together in just a few minutes. It's perfect for little ones — spoil your favorite kiddo with a bowl of this creamy, comforting dessert.
Cooking method
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Step 1:
If you've never made vanilla pudding before, this recipe is for you. Gather your ingredients.
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Step 2:
Pour most of the milk into a saucepan, holding back 6 tablespoons. Set the pan over the heat and bring the milk to a boil.
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Step 3:
Pour the reserved 6 tablespoons of cold milk into a separate container. Add the cornstarch and stir until smooth.
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Step 4:
Stir in the sugar.
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Step 5:
Add the vanilla.
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Step 6:
Crack in one egg.
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Step 7:
Whisk the mixture together with a whisk or hand mixer.
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Step 8:
Pour the mixture into the boiling milk, whisking well the whole time.
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Step 9:
Cook over low heat for about five minutes, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and turns a soft creamy color. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't scorch or form lumps. That's it — your vanilla pudding is ready. Just spoon it into pretty bowls and chill in the refrigerator.
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Step 10:
Sometimes I pour it into fun shaped molds — the kids love that. Once set, turn the pudding out onto a plate and drizzle with syrup, jam, caramel, or warm honey, or dust with grated chocolate. You can also top it with fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, red currants, and the like. It pairs beautifully with sweet fruit too, such as fresh or canned peaches cut into slices.
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Step 11:
Enjoy!
- This dessert never gets old, especially if you switch up the toppings for variety. It has a wonderfully delicate texture and just melts in your mouth. You don't need any special skills to make it — just gather the ingredients, measure them out, and follow the simple steps. You could make it every single day. Grown-ups love it just as much as kids do. It's traditionally eaten with a teaspoon or small spoon, dipped into your favorite topping. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of trying this lovely little treat!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Whole cow's milk - 68 kcal/100g
- Milk 3.5% fat content - 64 kcal/100g
- Milk 3.2% fat content - 60 kcal/100g
- Milk 1.5% fat content - 47 kcal/100g
- Concentrated milk 7.5% fat content - 140 kcal/100g
- Milk 2.5% fat content - 54 kcal/100g
- Chicken egg - 157 kcal/100g
- Egg white - 45 kcal/100g
- Egg powder - 542 kcal/100g
- Egg yolk - 352 kcal/100g
- Ostrich egg - 118 kcal/100g
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Vanilla - 288 kcal/100g
- Corn starch - 329 kcal/100g
