Blog

My dishfolio

May 22: National Vanilla Pudding Day is Easy with These Homemade Recipes

In many ways, National Vanilla Pudding Day is a celebration of the simple things in life as that is what vanilla pudding is. Plain and simple with basic ingredients like milk, butter, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla extract, vanilla pudding is oh so creamy and delicious all on its own.

Vanilla pudding came into the history books in the 19th century. The common consensus is that the recipe for vanilla pudding grew out of custard making in Ancient Rome. Today, served warm or chilled, the success of vanilla pudding all comes down to the quality of your vanilla. Pure vanilla is fragrant and smells rich, so look for quality real vanilla for your next batch.

Our Dishfolio bloggers have taken the idea of vanilla pudding and adapted it in many scrumptious vanilla pudding ways that you can follow with these fun easy dessert recipes. Eat it on its own or mix in some chocolate, some chopped nuts, or fresh fruits for an added twist, desserts made with vanilla pudding are sure to be a hit, not only are they delicious, they make for some beautiful culinary photography.