Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding or Pie Filling
Indulge in the creamy simplicity of this *Easy Healthy Microwave Vanilla Pudding or Pie Filling*, a versatile dessert that’s as quick as it is satisfying! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like milk, cornstarch, and vanilla extract, this recipe skips the stove in favor of an efficient microwave method—ready in under 15 minutes! Whether you’re craving a silky-smooth pudding or a luscious pie filling, this recipe delivers a light-yet-decadent treat with customizable sweetness and optional butter for added richness. Serve it warm for cozy comfort, chilled as a refreshing dessert, or layered into your favorite pie crust. Ideal for busy weeknights or simple indulgences, this healthier homemade pudding is a no-fuss way to elevate any dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar or preferred sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe glass bowl or large measuring cup, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually whisk in the milk a little at a time to ensure a smooth mixture with no lumps.
Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and whisk well.
Return the mixture to the microwave and heat in 1-minute intervals, whisking after each interval, until the mixture thickens. This should take 6-8 minutes in total, depending on your microwave. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon once thickened.
Remove from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract. If using butter, add it now and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
Allow the pudding to cool slightly if serving warm, or cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for a chilled dessert or pie filling.
Serve plain, topped with fruit, or use as a filling for your favorite pie crust.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
