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Side view of 3 small glass jars filled with vegan vanilla pudding. Tiny gold spoons are in each of the jars.

Vegan Vanilla Pudding

This vegan vanilla pudding is a simple recipe that’s quick to make with only 5 ingredients. The perfect treat to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time (Optional): 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 123kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sauce pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dairy free milk coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk recommended
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch see above for allergy variations
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional, or use other flavorings

Instructions

  • Whisk the cornstarch. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ¼ cup of the milk of your choice. Mix until no lumps remain. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining milk, sugar, cornstarch slurry, and salt.
  • Cook the pudding. Over a low-medium flame, stir almost constantly until first boil, about 9-10 minutes.
  • Finish cooking. After first boil, continue to stir for an additional 2-3 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved. Make sure to not burn the pudding on the bottom of the saucepan. If you notice brown flecks, the pudding is burning and remove from heat immediately.
  • Cool the pudding. When pudding has reached the thickness you like, remove the pudding from the heat. Now, add in your vanilla extract and other flavorings if using. Let cool on the countertop for 10 minutes, making sure to stir so as a crust does not form.
  • Transfer to dishes. Carefully transfer the pudding to the dishes of your choice to serve in. Let them cool on the countertop for 10 more minutes. Serve or chill.
  • Chill (optional). Place a bit of cling film on the top of the pudding before placing in the fridge to chill completely, about 3 hours. This can be saved in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Variations
    • Chocolate: Add ¼ cup of cocoa powder to the pudding when you add the sugar. Make as directed. 
    • Other extracts: Try lemon, orange, or peppermint extract
    • Chai pudding: After mixing the pudding, add dashes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger when adding the vanilla. 
    • Chocolate Vanilla Swirl: Mix half vanilla pudding with half of vegan chocolate pudding for an old fashioned pudding cup.
  • How to Store 
    • Pudding makes for an amazing make-ahead dessert option. You can make this pudding a day or two in advance and keep it chilled in the fridge until ready to serve. 
    • While you can enjoy this pudding warm, you will want to keep this in the fridge until ready to serve. Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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