Easy Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly quick and easy pudding recipe, perfect for those with corn allergies! This recipe delivers a creamy, dreamy pudding that surpasses any you've ever tasted. Make three delicious variations: classic vanilla, rich butterscotch, and comforting cream of rice – all in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1306.6 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Pudding

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (corn-free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter (plus 1 tbsp extra for butterscotch)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Easy Pudding

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (ensure it's corn-free), and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy), ensuring no lumps form.
  3. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
  4. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 1 large egg. Slowly drizzle a few tablespoons of the hot pudding mixture into the egg, whisking constantly to temper the egg.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture into the main pudding mixture and whisk to combine.
  6. Microwave on high for 1-3 minutes, stirring every minute until the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. Remove from microwave and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Pour into serving dishes and let cool slightly before serving.
  9. **For Butterscotch Pudding:** Follow steps 1-8, substituting 1/4 cup brown sugar for granulated sugar and using 3 tablespoons of butter in step 7.
  10. **For Cream of Rice Pudding:** Follow steps 1-8, using 2 1/2 cups of milk and stirring in 2 cups of cooked rice in step 7.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

601g

Fat

143g

Carbs

65g

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