🍓🍮 Strawberry Pudding
A smooth, creamy, and refreshing pudding bursting with fresh strawberry flavor—perfect as a light dessert for any time!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled & chopped)
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
2 cups (480 ml) milk
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp gelatin (optional, for firmer texture)
3 tbsp water (for gelatin)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make Strawberry Puree
Blend strawberries until smooth
Strain if you want a silky texture - Prepare Gelatin (Optional)
In a small bowl, mix gelatin with 3 tbsp water
Let it bloom for 5 minutes - Cook the Pudding Base
In a saucepan, whisk:
milk
sugar
cornstarch
salt
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (5–7 minutes) - Combine
Remove from heat
Stir in strawberry puree and vanilla
Add gelatin (if using) and mix until fully dissolved - Chill
Pour into serving cups
Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Top with fresh strawberries 🍓
Add whipped cream
Sprinkle crushed biscuits or nuts
🔥 Tips for Success
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor
Stir constantly to avoid lumps
Don’t boil after adding strawberry puree (keeps fresh taste)
Chill well for perfect texture