Dr Oetker Bourbon Vanilla Pudding Mix 36g

Dr Oetker Bourbon Vanilla Pudding Mix makes a smooth, fragrant vanilla dessert in minutes, perfect for pudding cups, trifles, cakes and easy family treats.

What Is Bourbon Vanilla Pudding Mix?

This ready-to-cook pudding mix combines corn starch with real vanilla bean extract and Bourbon vanilla flavouring for a rich, smooth dessert with a warm, fragrant vanilla character.

It is a useful cupboard staple when you would like a homemade-style pudding without a lengthy recipe. One sachet makes four portions and can be served warm, chilled in individual pudding cups or used as a creamy layer in other desserts.

Its silky texture makes it especially good for banana pudding, fruit trifles, no-bake cakes, chilled pie fillings and dessert jars. It can also be used as a simple pastry-cream alternative in cold, layered desserts.

With more than 130 years of baking experience, Dr Oetker has created a dependable mix that makes everyday desserts feel effortless.

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How to Use Bourbon Vanilla Pudding Mix

Serve the finished pudding warm for a comforting dessert, or chill it for a cool and creamy finish. Fresh berries, sliced banana, fruit jam, whipped cream and crushed biscuits all make excellent additions.

It has a thicker, spoonable texture than pouring custard, making it particularly good for dessert cups and layered recipes. For a softer custard-style dessert, serve it warm soon after cooking.

• Layer it with banana, vanilla biscuits and whipped cream for an easy banana pudding.
• Use it in fruit trifles, no-bake cakes, chilled pie fillings and individual dessert jars.
• Serve it with strawberries, raspberries, cherries or fruit compote for a simple vanilla dessert.
• Prepare it with suitable oat milk, soya milk or almond milk for a dairy-free, plant-based dessert.

For a richer cocoa alternative, try our Dr Oetker Belgian Chocolate Pudding Mix.

How to Make Vanilla Pudding

Prep time: Approximately 2 minutes.
Cook time: Approximately 5 minutes.
Serves: 4.

You will need:

• 1 sachet Dr Oetker Bourbon Vanilla Pudding Mix (36g)
• 500ml milk
• 2–3 tablespoons sugar

1. Mix the contents of the sachet with a small amount of the milk and the sugar until smooth.
2. Bring the remaining milk to the boil, then remove from the heat.
3. Stir in the smooth pudding mixture.
4. Return to a medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, for at least one minute after it comes back to the boil, until thickened.
5. Pour into bowls or moulds rinsed with cold water. Serve warm or chill before serving.

Product Details

Ingredients

Corn starch, salt, colours: carotenoids; natural flavouring, vanilla bean extract, Bourbon vanilla flavouring.

Pack size: 36g.

Servings: Makes approximately 4 portions when prepared as directed.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this pudding mix contain real vanilla?

Yes. The recipe includes vanilla bean extract as well as Bourbon vanilla flavouring, giving the pudding a fragrant, rounded vanilla character.

Can I make this pudding with plant-based milk?

Yes. Oat milk, soya milk and almond milk can all be used to make a dairy-free pudding. Choose a variety suitable for heating and follow the same method, bearing in mind that texture and flavour can vary slightly between milk alternatives.

Can I use sugar alternatives or sweeteners in this mix?

Yes. You can use a granulated or heat-stable sweetener intended for cooking instead of sugar. Follow the conversion guidance on your chosen sweetener, as sweetness and thickening results may vary.

How do I stop vanilla pudding forming a skin?

If you are chilling the pudding, press a piece of baking parchment or cling film directly onto its surface while it cools. This helps prevent a skin from forming on top.

Why is my pudding not thickening?

Make sure you use the full sachet with the stated 500ml of milk, mix the powder smoothly before adding it, and bring the pudding back to the boil while stirring continuously. It needs to cook for at least one minute after boiling to thicken properly.

Can I use vanilla pudding instead of custard?

This mix makes a thicker, spoonable pudding rather than traditional pouring custard. It is an excellent alternative in chilled desserts, trifles, pudding cups and cake fillings, while warm custard is better when you need a pourable sauce.

Can I serve vanilla pudding cold?

Yes. Pour the cooked pudding into bowls or moulds, allow it to cool, then chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing cold dessert.

Can I use this as a cake filling?

Yes. Once cooked and cooled, it makes a smooth filling for no-bake cakes, trifles, chilled pies and layered dessert jars.

How many portions does one sachet make?

One 36g sachet makes approximately four portions when prepared with 500ml milk and sugar.