Vanilla Pudding Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Vanilla pudding is a delicious dessert made with milk, vanilla, china grass and sugar. Its texture is smooth and has a mild sweetness that makes one feel comfortable after a heavy meal. This version is eggless and sets with agar-agar, so it comes into the right shape without much effort.

It is a simple sweet but when you take it apart it looks very attractive. It has a mild flavor and a pleasant aroma of vanilla which spreads during cooking. You can make it for small family dinners or when guests come home. It doesn’t require fancy ingredients, yet the result tastes rich and satisfying.

About Vanilla Pudding

Vanilla pudding is a classic milk-based dessert that is loved by both children and adults. It is prepared by heating milk with sugar and flavorings, then mixing it with a setting agent and allowing it to harden. Once set, it becomes soft yet holds its shape when taken out of the mold.

This recipe is made with agar agar, also known as China grass, to set the pudding. It helps to make the pudding firmer without using gelatin, making it a completely vegetarian option. The texture of this recipe is smooth and slightly bouncy, not too hard if prepared correctly. You can cut it into neat slices to serve.

The flavor is simple and clean with a strong vanilla flavor. Condensed milk adds a little richness and makes it creamy. You can also pour it into different molds to get fun shapes. You can add a layer of some chopped nuts or fruits to it, which gives a small twist to the regular halwa. It can be prepared in advance and served.

I usually make this when I want something easy but still delicious. You can make this as a quick sweet for parties also. Mittu loves halwa so I make halwa using agar-agar whenever I have it in stock.

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Vanilla Pudding Ingredients

• Milk – I used for base and smooth texture. This gives a soft and rich base to the pudding. You can use full cream milk for more delicious taste.
• condensed milk – I use it for sweetness and light richness. This makes it creamy and smooth. If you leave it out you can add a little more sugar.
• Sugar – I used it for sweetness. Do not add too much sugar, it may make the pudding too sweet.
• Agar Agar (Chinese grass) -It is added as a setting agent, it helps the pudding to retain its shape after cooling. You can use gelatin but it will not be vegan.
• vanilla essence – I add vanilla essence for the main flavor. It gives that classic vanilla aroma.

How to Make Vanilla Pudding Step by Step

1. Cut the hair into small strips in water and boil well until it dissolves completely.

2. Take milk in a saucepan and boil for 3-5 minutes. Please calm down.

3.Take milk in a pan, add sugar and condensed milk in it.

4.Add vanilla essence. mix well. Have your molds ready. Lightly grease it with oil, keep it aside and keep it ready.

5.Now add milk mixture to the agar-agar mixture.

6. Beat well for uniform mixing. Now pour it into desired molds and keep aside without stirring to set properly. If you want to cool the dessert, keep it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

serve chilled!

Decorate with sprinklers and enjoy!!

Expert Tips

• agar melt agar – I always dissolve the agar agar completely in hot water before mixing. If small pieces remain then the halwa will not be smooth.
• beat and add – I add the agar-agar mixture, beat it well and immediately pour it into the molds. If I delay, it starts freezing in the pan.
• lubrication – I grease the molds lightly to open them easily. If I add too much oil, the surface may look oily and a little uneven.
• adjust sweetness – I taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness before pouring it into the molds.
• take out of mold – I run a knife around the edges and slowly invert it onto a plate. If it is set properly it comes out clean.

serving and storage

Serve it chilled or at room temperature depending on your preference. While serving you can drizzle some chocolate sauce on top or add chopped fruits. It also tastes good as a dessert after meals. Fill the remaining halwa in a container and keep it in the refrigerator. It stays good for about 2 days. Do not stay outside for too long, especially in hot weather.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip condensed milk?

Yes, you can skip it and increase the sugar a little. The halwa will be a little less thick but will still taste good.

2.Can I make it ahead?

Yes, you can prepare it a few hours before serving and keep it in the fridge. It sets well and stays firm.

3.Can I use gelatin?

Yes, you can use gelatin, but then it won’t be vegan. Follow the setting instructions on the gelatin pack.

4. Why didn’t my halwa set properly?

This may be because the agar agar is not completely melted. Make sure it dissolves completely before mixing.

5.Can I put fruits inside the halwa?

Yes, you can add small pieces of fruits after putting them in the mold. Make sure the fruits are dry and not too juicy.

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