Here’s a comforting, nostalgic dessert: Creamy Vanilla Pudding with Cracker Crumble 🤍
Silky pudding + buttery, lightly salty crunch = perfect balance.
🍮 Creamy Vanilla Pudding
Ingredients
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2 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
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⅓ cup sugar
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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Pinch of salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
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In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
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Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly (5–7 minutes).
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Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter.
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Pour into serving bowls. Let cool slightly.
🍪 Cracker Crumble
Ingredients
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1 cup crushed crackers (graham crackers or digestive biscuits)
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sugar.
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Toast in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
(Or bake at 175°C / 350°F for 5–7 minutes.) -
Let cool—it will crisp as it cools.
🥄 Assemble
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Spoon cracker crumble over warm or chilled pudding.
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Add another layer of pudding if you like.
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Chill 30 minutes for a set, creamy texture.
✨ Optional Add-Ons
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Fresh berries or sliced bananas
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Drizzle of caramel or honey
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Sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
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A dollop of whipped cream
💡 Tips
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For extra-smooth pudding, strain before chilling.
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Slightly salty crackers enhance the vanilla flavor beautifully.
If you’d like, I can also give you a no-cook version, a banana pudding-style variation, or a layered dessert for parties.