Vanilla Pudding Recipe

Vanilla Pudding is a delicious dessert made with milk, vanilla, china grass and sugar. It is smooth in texture and have that gentle sweetness which feels comforting after a heavy meal. This version is eggless and sets with agar agar, so it comes out in perfect shapes without much effort.

It is a simple dessert but looks very tempting when you demold it. The taste is mild with lovely vanilla aroma that spreads while cooking itself. You can make this for small family dinner or when guests come home. It does not need fancy ingredients, still the result feels rich and satisfying.

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• About Vanilla Pudding
• Vanilla Pudding Ingredients
• How to make Vanilla Pudding Step by Step
• Expert Tips 
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Vanilla Pudding

Vanilla Pudding is a classic milk based dessert which is loved by both kids and elders. It is prepared by heating milk with sugar and flavoring, then mixing with a setting agent and allowing it to firm up. Once set, it turns soft yet holds shape properly when taken out from mould.

This recipe is made with agar agar also known as china grass for setting the pudding. It helps the pudding set firm without using gelatin, it is completely vegetarian option. This recipe has smooth and slightly bouncy texture, not too hard if done right. You can cut into it for clean slices for serving.

The flavor is simple and clean with strong vanilla taste. Condensed milk adds little richness and makes it creamier. You can even pour it in different moulds to get fun shapes. You can add in some chopped nuts or fruit layer, which gives small twist to regular pudding. It can be made ahead and served.

I usually make this when I want something easy but still delicious. You can make this for parties also as a quick dessert. Mittu is fond of puddings so I make puddings using agar agar whenever I have it in stock.

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Vanilla Pudding Ingredients

• Milk - I used for base and smooth texture.  It gives pudding a soft and rich base. You can use full cream milk for more rich taste.
• Condensed milk - I have used this for sweetness and mild richness. It makes it creamy and smooth. You can add little more sugar if you skip this.
• Sugar - I have used for sweetness. Don't add too much sugar, it can make the pudding too sweeter.
• Agar agar (china grass) - This is added as setting agent, it helps Pudding hold its shape after chilling. You can use gelatin but it will not be vegetarian.
• Vanilla essence - I add vanilla essence for main flavor. It gives that classic vanilla aroma. 

How to make Vanilla Pudding Step by Step

1.Cut strands into small strips ad water and boil well until dissolves completely.

2.Take milk in a sauce pan, boil for 3-5 minutes. Cool down.

3.Take milk in a pan, add sugar and condensed milk.

4.Add vanilla essence. Mix well. Keep your molds ready. Grease it slightly with oil, set aside and keep it ready.

5.Now add milk mixture to agar agar mixture.

6.Whisk well for even mixing. Now pour into desired molds and keep undisturbed for it to set well.If you want the dessert chilled then refrigerate for few mins.

Serve chilled!

Garnish with sprinklers and Enjoy!!

Expert Tips 

• Melt agar agar - I always dissolve agar agar completely in hot water before mixing. If small bits remain, the pudding will not set smooth.
• Whisk and pour - I whisk well after adding agar agar mixture and I pour immediately into moulds. If I delay, it starts setting in the pan itself.
• Greasing - I grease the moulds lightly for easy unmoulding. If I add too much oil, the surface may looks oily and little uneven.
• Adjust sweetness - I taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness before pouring into moulds.
• Unmould - I run a knife around the edges and invert it slowly on a plate. If it is set properly, comes out clean.

Serving and Storage

Serve this chilled or at room temperature based on your liking. You can drizzle little chocolate sauce or add chopped fruits on top while serving. This goes well as after meal dessert. Store the leftover pudding in refrigerator in container. It stays good for about 2 days. Do not keep outside for long time especially in hot weather.

FAQS

1.Can I skip condensed milk?

Yes, you can skip it and increase sugar slightly. The pudding will be little less rich but still tastes good.

2.Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it few hours before serving and keep refrigerated. It sets well and stays firm.

3.Can I use gelatin?

Yes you can use gelatin, but then it will not be vegetarian. Follow the setting instructions on gelatin pack.

4.Why my pudding did not set properly?

It may be because agar agar was not melted fully. Make sure it is dissolved completely before mixing.

5.Can I add fruits inside the pudding?

Yes, you can add small fruit pieces after pouring into mould. Make sure fruits are dry and not too juicy.

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