This creamy 3-ingredient vanilla pudding is the easy, indulgent dessert to try

Looking for a simple, quick and delicious dessert for tonight? This creamy vanilla pudding, made with just 3 ingredients, is the perfect solution! Without eggs and without fuss, it will delight the taste buds of young and old. Find out how to prepare this delicious dessert in no time, with or without Thermomix.

Ingredients :

• 500 ml whole milk
• 50 g of sugar
• 40 g cornstarch (Maïzena type) or preparation for instant pudding (as Dr. Oetker Paradies Cream Or Imperial)

Optional: 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to intensify the taste.

Preparation (10 minutes):

Without Thermomix:

1. In a saucepan, pour 400 ml of milk and add the sugar. If using a vanilla pod, split it in half, scrape out the seeds and add them to the milk with the pod. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the remaining 100 ml of milk with the cornstarch (or instant pudding mix) until you obtain a homogeneous mixture without lumps.
3. Once the sweetened milk is hot, remove the vanilla pod if used, then pour the milk-starch mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk.
4. Let it thicken over low heat while continuing to stir for about 2 to 3 minutes, until you obtain a creamy consistency.
5. Pour the pudding in ramekins or verrines. Let cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

With Thermomix:

1. In the Thermomix bowl, place all the ingredients: milk, sugar, cornstarch (or instant pudding mix), and vanilla extract or vanilla pod seeds.
2. Program 8 minutes at 90°C, speed 3.
3. Pour the pudding in ramekins or verrines. Let cool then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Variations and tips:

• Without egg : This recipe is naturally egg-free, ideal for people with allergies or for those who want a lighter dessert.
• Chocolate : For a chocolate version, replace 20 g of cornstarch with 20 g of unsweetened cocoa powder or add dark chocolate melted into the mixture.
• Express pastry cream : By slightly increasing the quantity of starch and adding vanilla, you obtain a pastry cream quick to garnish your cakes And cakes.
• Paradies Cream Dr. Oetker : Use this preparation to save time and get an even more airy texture.
• Imperial instant pudding : Another option to make your pudding a success with quality preparation.

Why is this pudding the ideal dessert?

This vanilla pudding is a timeless dessert that seduces with its simplicity and sweetness. With no complicated cooking and ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, it’s perfect for a last-minute sweet tooth. Its creamy texture is reminiscent of that of flan or the pastry cream, without the complexity of their preparation.