When you’re craving something homemade and sweet but don’t want to spend too much time making it, this super simple 3-ingredient Pudding Without Oven recipe is the perfect solution. It only requires three very basic ingredients, all of which you already have in your kitchen. You can literally make this no-bake dessert in just a few minutes and enjoy a creamy, sweet treat. It’s the ideal dessert for satisfying a little sweet craving or could be a big hit at your next gathering. So, let’s see how to make it real quick!
What Is 3 Ingredient Pudding
3-Ingredient Pudding is a no-bake dessert that requires only three ingredients: eggs, sugar, and milk. It can be made in just 20 minutes, which is why it’s such a popular dessert, it’s simple, quick, and has a delicate creamy taste. People have always loved pudding-like desserts and have made them in many ways since ancient civilizations.
Over time, people have customized pudding to suit their preferences, but the simplicity of making it and its magical creamy texture have remained the same. Today, people still enjoy pudding just as much as they did in the past.
How To Make 3 Ingredient Pudding Without Oven
To make this easiest, tastiest 3-Ingredient Pudding Without Oven dessert, start by melting ½ cup of sugar into caramel over low heat. Once golden, turn off the flame and let it cool slightly. Now, pour it into dessert cups and let it set. Next, make the pudding batter. In a bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with ½ cup of sugar until smooth. Add 1½ cups of thick milk and mix well. Strain the mixture to ensure it’s lump-free.
Pour the pudding mixture into the caramel cups, cover them with a lid, and steam for 10 minutes. After checking if it’s set, let it cool completely, refrigerate for 2 hours, and serve with your favorite toppings. If you’re still unsure about portions or need more details then please refer to the step-by-step process below!
3 Ingredient Pudding Without Oven Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar (for caramel)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup sugar (for pudding mixture)
- 1½ cups thick milk (for pudding mixture)
- 2 cups water (for steaming)
Directions
Let’s start with our 3-Ingredient Pudding Without Oven Recipe.
- In a pan, add ½ cup of sugar and let it melt, stirring continuously over low heat. Once the caramel reaches the perfect color like the image below, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Now, take some food-grade dessert cups and pour the caramel into them. Let them sit for a while so the caramel can set properly.
- In a bowl, add 2 large room-temperature eggs and ½ cup of sugar. Beat them well until the sugar dissolves completely and no grainy bits should be left!
- Once the sugar is fully dissolved in the eggs, it’s time to add the milk. Pour in 1½ cups of thick milk and mix everything well until it’s smooth and well combined.
- Now that the batter is ready, let’s strain it to make sure there are no lumps. This step will make sure you have a smooth and creamy pudding.
- Your smooth, lump-free pudding mixture is all ready to go now!
- Now, pour the pudding mixture into the food-grade dessert cups where you set the caramel earlier. Fill them up gently.
- Once you’re done pouring, cover the dessert cups with their lids.
- Next, take a pan, add 2 cups of water, and place a kitchen towel at the bottom. This helps create a gentle steam for cooking your pudding evenly.
- Now, place the steamer on top of the pan.
- Gently place the dessert cups into the steamer, cover them with a lid, and let them steam for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid and check the cups. Insert a stick—if it comes out clean, your perfect 3-ingredient pudding without an oven is ready to enjoy!
- Remove them from the stove and let them cool completely. Then, place them in the fridge for 2 hours. Once chilled, serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
What To Serve With 3-Ingredient Pudding
I love the pudding on its own, but I also enjoy decorating the top with fresh fruits like bananas, berries, and strawberries, or crispy caramelized nuts! if I have a little more time. The best thing about this dessert is that it’s already so good on its own.
My sister loves to add whipped cream on top of her pudding. So, you can really enjoy your pudding with whatever you like, just make sure to add something that’s not too sweet, as it might become a bit too sugary. Enjoy!
Chef’s Tips
- Use room-temperature eggs, as this helps the ingredients blend together better and ensures a smoother pudding.
- Let the caramel cool slightly before pouring it into the cups to prevent it from becoming too hard. Don’t skip this step, as it helps maintain the softness.
- The pudding tastes best when chilled. So, refrigerate it for at least an hour to allow the flavors to set and make it extra creamy.