Pudding Pie Filling

Pudding Pie Filling is a smooth, creamy dessert base used to make classic pies like coconut cream, banana cream, or chocolate silk. It's typically made from milk or cream, sugar, egg yolks, and a thickener like cornstarch, often flavored with vanilla, cocoa, or fruit. This versatile filling is a staple in American home baking and diner desserts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat food, with minimal protein. A typical 1/2-cup serving provides around 200-300 calories, primarily from sugars and dairy fats, along with some calcium from the milk.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	250 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg

Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pudding pie filling is a cornerstone of nostalgic American comfort food, evoking memories of family gatherings and classic diner menus. Nutritionally, its transformation from a liquid mixture into a thick, set custard through the process of starch gelatinization and egg protein coagulation is a fascinating example of food science in the kitchen.