Frozen Pudding

Indulge in the creamy, velvety delight of Frozen Pudding—a luscious frozen treat that combines the silky richness of a traditional custard with the customizable fun of mix-ins like crushed cookies, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate. This homemade frozen dessert is crafted with a luxurious blend of heavy cream, whole milk, and egg yolks, gently cooked to creamy perfection and infused with a hint of pure vanilla. Perfect for making ahead, this dessert requires just a little patience as it chills and sets to frosty perfection in your freezer. Whether you keep it classic or load it with your favorite add-ins, Frozen Pudding is an easy, no-churn recipe that promises to be the star of any gathering or a dreamy solo indulgence. Keywords: frozen pudding recipe, custard dessert, no-churn ice cream, creamy homemade frozen dessert, customizable frozen treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 Egg yolks
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1 cup Crushed cookies or biscuits (optional)
• 1 cup Dark chocolate (optional, finely chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to steam. Do not let it boil.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and slightly thickened.

Step 3

Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the heated milk and cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This step tempers the eggs and prevents them from curdling.

Step 4

Slowly pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream mixture, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and cook the custard, stirring frequently, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5–7 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Let the custard cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or until well chilled.

Step 8

Once the custard is cold, fold in any optional mix-ins such as chopped nuts, crushed cookies, or chopped dark chocolate.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container with a lid. Spread it out evenly and cover tightly.

Step 10

Freeze for 4–6 hours or until fully set, stirring every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours to prevent large ice crystals from forming.

Step 11

To serve, let the frozen pudding sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly before scooping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1408.7 grams (1408.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5299

Total Fat 383.70g	492%
Saturated Fat 180.90g	905%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1063mg	354%
Sodium 1284mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 373.60g	136%
Dietary Fiber 32.80g	117%
Total Sugars 191.70g
Protein 59.80g	120%

Vitamin D 162IU	812%
Calcium 704mg	54%
Iron 38mg	211%
Potassium 2512mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 28.8%