National Vanilla Pudding Day 2025

🍨 National Vanilla Pudding Day: A Sweet Celebration of Simplicity...

If you're looking for an excuse to indulge in a creamy, nostalgic treat, look no further—May 22nd is National Vanilla Pudding Day, and Good Thyme Gal is here to help you celebrate with flavor, intention, and joy.

Vanilla pudding may seem humble, but don’t let its simplicity fool you. This classic dessert is deeply comforting, incredibly versatile, and—when made from scratch—surprisingly easy and affordable. It's a perfect match for our Good Thyme Gal philosophy: food that’s delicious, equitable, seasonal, and made to be shared.

🥄 Why National Vanilla Pudding Day Matters

So, what makes this holiday worth celebrating? At first glance, vanilla pudding might not seem like a showstopper. But that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. This day is a reminder that joy in the kitchen doesn’t require complexity or extravagance. Sometimes the best things come from the simplest ingredients—milk, eggs, sugar, and love.

By making this treat from scratch, we reclaim it from the box mix aisle and give it the love and attention it deserves. Plus, it’s naturally affordable, requires just a few pantry staples, and is easy to customize to suit various dietary needs.

🌿 Why Vanilla Pudding Aligns with Good Thyme Gal

At Good Thyme Gal, we celebrate recipes that are:

• Equitable: Accessible in both ingredients and cost

• Inclusive: Easy to adapt for dairy-free, egg-free, or low-sugar lifestyles

• Rooted in joy: Nostalgic foods bring people together, and pudding is no exception

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy homemade, nourishing food that comforts and connects. Vanilla pudding checks every one of those boxes. It’s a dessert that spans generations and cultures—and now, it’s yours to enjoy.

🍮 Homemade Vanilla Pudding (Budget-Friendly + Customizable)

This easy vanilla pudding recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make and uses everyday ingredients. No fancy tools. No hard-to-find items. Just creamy, dreamy goodness.

📋 Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups milk (any kind: whole, 2%, oat, almond)

• ½ cup sugar

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or plant-based alternative)

👩‍🍳 Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

2. Add Milk: Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.

3. Cook & Thicken: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble—about 5–7 minutes.

4. Add Vanilla & Butter: Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter until fully melted and incorporated.

5. Chill & Serve: Pour into small jars or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap (touching the surface to prevent skin), and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with berries, granola, or whipped cream!

   
   

🥣 Good Thyme Tips

• Make it dairy-free: Use almond, oat, or coconut milk and vegan butter.

• Lower the sugar: Sub maple syrup or a natural sweetener of your choice.

• Add flair: Layer with crushed cookies, toasted coconut, or cinnamon for texture.

• Fun twist: Stir in a splash of coffee or a dollop of peanut butter for grown-up flavor.

🎉 Celebrate & Share

Whether you’re serving it after dinner, packing it into lunchboxes, or eating it straight from the fridge (no judgment here!), this vanilla pudding is a beautiful way to celebrate the sweetness of May 22nd.

Tag @Chrstyleeb in your pudding pics and use the hashtag #VanillaPuddingDay so we can share the love!

💬 Final Scoop

National Vanilla Pudding Day is about honoring the simple, the sweet, and the sentimental. It’s proof that equitable, comforting food can still feel like a celebration.

At Good Thyme Gal, we believe food should be a source of warmth and connection—without requiring a trip to a specialty store or breaking the bank. This pudding does all that and more.

So grab your whisk, gather your ingredients, and squeeze a little sweetness into your day. 💛