Dairy Free Vanilla Pudding (Stovetop)

Total time2 hr 25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

Silky and old-fashioned, this stovetop pudding gets its structure from whisked egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch cooked low and slow until it turns thick, glossy, and spoon-coating. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer guarantees a completely smooth, lump-free texture, and a splash of pure vanilla extract rounds out the flavor with warm, aromatic depth. Chilled under a layer of plastic wrap for a couple of hours, it sets into that classic wobbly, spoonable consistency everyone remembers from childhood. Portioned into individual cups, it's an easy make-ahead dessert that looks just as good as it tastes. This one is a great option for a dairy free dessert rotation, delivering all the nostalgic comfort of homemade pudding without any fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups whole milk
Silk Original Soymilk, Gluten Free Silk Organic Unsweet Soy Milk - 64 fl oz Westsoy Soymilk Unsweetened Original - 64 Fl. Oz.West Life Organic Unsweetened Plain Soymilk, 32 fl oz West Life Organic Soymilk Plain
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Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
3 large egg yolks
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until combined. Add the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is smooth and pale, about 1 minute.
2
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly, until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.

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