Easy Silky Milk Pudding with Fruit

Silky fruit pudding, also known as pudding tahu, is a light, refreshing dessert with an incredibly smooth and delicate texture. Despite its name, this dessert contains no tofu—its signature softness simply resembles silken tofu, making it unique and visually appealing.

Made with a simple combination of milk, sweetened condensed milk, and agar-agar, this pudding delivers a creamy yet light consistency that melts in your mouth. The subtle sweetness and hint of vanilla make it the perfect base for vibrant fruit toppings like mandarin oranges, grapes, pineapple, or lychee.

Finished with a drizzle of fruity syrup, this dessert is not only beautiful but also incredibly refreshing, especially when served chilled. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for gatherings, family desserts, or a cooling treat on warm days.

Yield: 10–12 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Active Time: 20 minutes.

Chilling Time: 3–4 hours

Ingredients

Pudding Base:

1 packet (approx. 0.25 oz) Plain agar-agar powder
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
4 1/4 cups Water
2 1/8 cups Whole milk
3/4 cup Sweetened condensed milk
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 – 1 tsp High-quality vanilla extract

Topping:

Mixed fruits: Canned fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, pineapple, grapes, or lychees (drained).
Fruit syrup: Orange, mango, or lychee syrup (diluted with water according to package instructions).

Instructions

Mix the Base: In a large pot, combine the agar-agar powder and granulated sugar. Stir well. Pour in the water, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir until everything is well combined and the powder is dissolved.
Boil: Place the pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching or separating. Once it reaches a rolling boil, let it bubble for a few seconds, then turn off the heat.
Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Set: Pour the mixture into a large heat-proof dish or individual serving cups. Let it sit at room temperature until the steam subsides, then move it to the refrigerator until completely set and firm.
Add Toppings: Once the pudding is set, arrange your choice of sliced fruits on top. Gently pour the prepared fruit syrup over the fruits.
Serve: Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. This pudding is best enjoyed chilled!

Pro Tips:

For the best results, ensure your vanilla extract is high-quality, as it’s the primary flavor of the pudding base.
Since this pudding has a very high liquid content (which makes it "silky"), it is best served chilled. To prevent the fruit toppings from making the pudding watery, add the fruit and syrup only after the pudding base has completely set and is firm to the touch.

🍮 Silky Fruit Pudding

Ingredients

Pudding Base:

1 packet (0.25 oz) plain agar-agar powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
4¼ cups water
2⅛ cups whole milk
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ tsp salt
½–1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

Mixed fruits (fruit cocktail, oranges, pineapple, grapes, lychee)
Fruit syrup (orange, mango, or lychee)

Instructions

In a large pot, combine agar-agar powder and sugar. Add water, milk, condensed milk, and salt. Stir until fully dissolved.
Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring occasionally. Let it boil briefly, then turn off heat.
Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour into a container and let it cool. Refrigerate until fully set.
Add fruits on top and gently pour fruit syrup.
Serve chilled.