Creamy Corn Pudding

Creamy Corn Pudding

Citrusy Lemon and Fragrant Vanilla

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

218
Calories
4.6 g
Fat
38.5 g
Carbohydrates
5.4 g
Protein
112 mg
Cholesterol
346 mg
Sodium
Creamy Corn Pudding

Recipe Description

Smooth and luxurious, this Creamy Corn Pudding is a wonderful dessert to make any time of the year. Cornstarch pudding has variations all over the world.

In the Middle East, it’s known as Sahleb or Ashtalieh, and comes flavored with rosewater, orange blossom and mastic. The Mexicans drink Atole, a creamy cornmeal drink flavored with cinnamon and vanilla and eat maicena, another version of this pudding.

Here, I’ve used citrusy lemon and fragrant vanilla to add a fresh and heady taste to the milky pudding.

To make Creamy Corn Pudding, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Corn Pudding

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the cornstarch and milk

    3 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Corn PuddingStep 1 - Creamy Corn Pudding

    Place a pan over a medium heat. Add the cornstarch and gradually add the milk, whisking gently as you add it.

  2. 2

    Add sugar and salt

    1 min
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    Stir in the sugar and salt.

  3. 3

    Cook the mixture

    15 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Corn Pudding

    Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes, until it starts to thicken.

  4. 4

    Prepare the egg yolks

    3 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Corn PuddingStep 4 - Creamy Corn Pudding

    Add the egg yolks to a small bowl and beat together. Add about 1/4 of the cornstarch mixture and whisk in.

  5. 5

    Add the eggs to the pan

    1 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Corn Pudding

    Pour the the egg-cornstarch mixture back into the main pan and stir to combine. Cook for about a minute.

  6. 6

    Add the lemon peel

    10 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Corn Pudding

    Add the slice of lemon peel to the mixture and continue cooking for 7-10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.

  7. 7

    Add the vanilla extract

    1 min
    Step 7 - Creamy Corn PuddingStep 7 - Creamy Corn Pudding

    Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
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    Before serving, remove the lemon peel. I like to serve the pudding in glasses or mugs, with a stick of cinnamon and a scattering of grated lemon zest over the top, but it’s perfect as it is - ladled into bowls and tucked into straight away while it’s warm!

My Creamy Corn Pudding is an easy and quick dessert to whip up - it takes less than half an hour to make! Why not try this comforting dessert and tell me what you think - I’d love to hear how you find it!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Isabella Turner
April 10, 2025
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Oh my gosh, this Corn Pudding is just fab! 🤩 Made it for our Sunday dinner and everyone was raving! It’s so creamy and delish. I added a hint of nutmeg, and it was like a warm hug in a bowl! Will defo be making this again! 👌

Isabella
October 25, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for a picnic and everyone loved it. The lemon adds a lovely freshness that keeps you coming back for more.

Hannah
October 16, 2023
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Loved it, well easy to whip up

Yoli98
October 15, 2023
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Hice este pudín de maíz para la reunión familar y fue un gran éxito. La suavidad del sabor a vainilla y limón es espectacular. Me recordó a la sobremesa de la abuela, es perfecto para cualquier ocasión. Lo haré de nuevo sin duda.

Virginia
October 8, 2023
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Super delicious treat!

Emma Johnson
June 8, 2023
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This Creamy Corn Pudding is the bomb! Made it for a family dinner, and everybody gobbled it up! So creamy and delish! 💖

Dana Sullivan
May 12, 2023
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So creamy delicious! I made this with my husband last weekend and we loved it. The lemon and vanilla combo was out of this world.

Kim
April 15, 2023
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This Creamy Corn Pudding was a hit at our family dinner. Super easy to whip up, and the lemon and vanilla combo gave it such a fresh vibe. I’ll def be makin it again soon.

Yates
March 25, 2023
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Absolutely superb. My family adored this delightful treat.

Grace Williams
March 8, 2023
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Deliciously creamy treat!

Sunshine
December 26, 2021
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Yum!

Jake
November 6, 2021
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Deliciously creamy treat!

Hannah Thompson
October 23, 2021
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This Creamy Corn Pudding is just so smooth and delicious. Made it for our family get-together last weekend, and everyone loved it. I added a bit of cinnamon, and it took it to the next level. Can't believe something this yummy could be so simple to whip up. Totally making it again soon.

Gemma
August 2, 2021
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Simply superb dessert!

Dave
July 30, 2021
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Epic!

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