I mean, who doesn’t like vanilla flavors? Such a crowd pleaser. And it has a nice, creamy texture too.
But it’s also incredibly versatile. Rather than only having it on its own, you can enjoy it as a part of a great many other recipes. I should know, I’ve been trying out most of them!
After scouring the internet for the best vanilla pie recipes around, I’m finally ready to share my findings with you. Here follows my shortlist of the best vanilla pudding pie recipes on the internet – let’s go!
I thought to kick things off, we’d keep things really nice and simple. This is hands down the easiest vanilla pudding pie recipe out there.
There’s nothing at all tricky about it, and it’s something anyone can do. Perfect for someone who’s only just started learning to cook.
There are only 3 essential ingredients, namely vanilla pudding mix, milk, and a graham cracker crust. You also have the option of topping with whipped cream to serve.
Simple yet delicious.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This is a great dessert for July 4th, thanks to the red and blue colors from the freshly ripened summer berries, including strawberries and blueberries.
You can use either a pre-baked pie shell or a graham cracker crust, followed by a thick layer of vanilla pudding, and topped with scrumptious fruity berries.
Super simple. I like it served with a few fresh mint leaves as an edible garnish.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
If you love a simple vanilla pudding, and want to try making one from scratch rather than using an instant version, then this is the recipe for you!
None other than Martha Stewart has come up with this vanilla pudding recipe, consisting of a homemade crust made from chocolate wafer cookies, followed by a silky vanilla bean filling with added cardamom and white chocolate, all topped with billows of vanilla whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder to make the perfect garnish.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Peanut butter puddings may be yummy, but too much, and it’s too intense and starts to lose its appeal.
However, when you combine it with a layer of vanilla pudding, it’s not too rich, and you get the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor.
You don’t need many ingredients, just vanilla instant pudding, a ready-made pie crust, peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and whipped topping to serve. Yum!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
If you’ve never tried vanilla pudding in a cheesecake, I highly recommend it!
This dish is creamy and soft, and the vanilla flavor really comes though. You use vanilla cream cookies to make the pie crust, followed by a simple cream cheese filling.
This is then layered with more of the crushed cookie mixture before adding some vanilla instant pudding, which is topped with whipped cream and a dusting of white chocolate shavings.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
If you’re thinking of using some vanilla instant pudding to make a cheesecake, you’ll be pleased to know that there are loads of different variations you can make, as hinted at in this recipe.
You simply make the cheesecake by combining cream cheese, milk, and vanilla instant pudding mix, and then you have a whole lot of topping and mix-in ideas.
Ideas include sauces, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, fruit coulis, candy sprinkles, crushed cookies, or mini marshmallows.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Looking for an easy way to impress dinner guests? How about this Boston cream pie trifle.
It looks super fancy and tastes even better, but it’s simple to make with easy ingredients such as instant vanilla pudding, cake mix, cool whip, milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee.
And despite its many yummy layers, it can be ready to eat in just 47 minutes!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
A vanilla slice is traditionally made with custard. However, this version is much, much easier, and you only really need 5 ingredients to make it, namely lattice biscuits, milk, thickened, instant vanilla pudding and icing sugar.
You might want to make it ahead of time because it has to go in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour. To serve, you could add a drizzle of caramel sauce.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Banana is another great flavor for pairing with vanilla pudding!
This recipe is super simple to make, and you only need 5 ingredients, namely a ready-baked pie crust, fresh ripe bananas, vanilla instant pudding mix, and whipped topping.
There’s a layer of banana on the pie crust, followed by the vanilla pudding, and yet another layer of sliced banana. And you can serve with some whipped topping on the top.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Don’t blame me – I didn’t name this recipe, lol! However, I will say that it’s deserving of its namesake!
It features such flavorful ingredients as vanilla instant pudding, chocolate instant pudding, cream cheese, chopped pecan nuts, icing sugar, and whipped topping.
You can then top it with your preferred topping. Ideas include mini chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, toasted coconut, chopped pecans, toffee chips.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
I just love this super light and airy dessert. So easy to eat after a heavy main course.
You only need 6 ingredients in total, and there’s no baking required. You will need a premade graham cracker crust, some cream cheese, vanilla instant pudding mix, marshmallow fluff, and thawed cool whip.
I also like to add some whipped topping to serve.
Once prepared, you let it sit in the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
All you have to do is whisk together some mixed up vanilla and chocolate instant pudding, heat it up and add some sour cream, before pouring the mixture into a ready-made crust, such as a graham cracker crust.
Top with whipped topping and garnish with some chocolate shavings – it’s simply delicious!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
I just love this variation on a typical vanilla slice! It may look very similar to a regular one, but it has a completely different flavor profile!
You don’t need many ingredients for it, just lattice biscuits, milk, cream, vanilla instant pudding, fresh orange juice, orange zest and custard powder.
Then you can make a matching orange flavored icing made with more fresh orange juice and some icing sugar. Divine!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
And now, let’s go out with a bang – this last dish is nothing short of amazing!
You only really need 5 ingredients, and they are honey flavor graham crackers, instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, milk, and chocolate frosting.
Better yet, it’s only 275 calories per serving!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Wrap Up
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing through my shortlist of favorite vanilla pudding recipes. The hard part now is deciding which one to make first! Bon appétit!
Have you ever made something so delicious that you wished you could savor it forever?
Only to find that the recipe has now mysteriously vanished from your phone and the entirety of the internet. Yep, there’s not much more painful than that.
Hi, my name is Mark Williams and I have been infatuated with cooking since I was young. I would beg my mother to pull a chair up to the counter so I could watch what she was doing.
