Classic Vanilla Pudding
Classic Vanilla Pudding is a smooth, creamy, and comforting dessert made by cooking milk, sugar, and cornstarch (or flour) with vanilla flavoring until thickened, then often chilled. It's a staple of American home cooking, frequently served warm or cold in individual cups or as a base for pies and trifles.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from sugar and starch, with a moderate amount of fat from milk or cream, and provides some calcium and vitamin D. A standard half-cup serving generally contains around 150-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 305 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a nostalgic comfort food often associated with childhood and family meals. Nutritionally, it's a simple way to deliver calcium, but its classic version is a prime example of a treat where the pleasure comes from texture and flavor rather than significant nutritional density.
