Name: Pudding Crescents – delicate, fragrant and unbelievably good
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 250 g plain flour; 200 g butter (room temperature); 2 egg yolks; 1 packet vanilla pudding (powder, uncooked); 100 g powdered sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar (optional); powdered sugar for coating

Pudding Crescents – delicate, fragrant and unbelievably good

Pudding Crescents – delicate, fragrant and unbelievably good recept

Easy to prepare
12 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

If you’re looking for cookies that are simple, quick and yet taste like they’re from a pastry shop, pudding crescents are exactly the thing. They are crisp, fragrant and literally melt in your mouth. Children love them, adults ask for the recipe and you’ll be smiling – because you know that behind this perfection are only a few ingredients and a bit of love.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

250 g plain flour
200 g butter (room temperature)
2 egg yolks
1 packet vanilla pudding (powder, uncooked)
100 g powdered sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar (optional)
powdered sugar for coating

Preparation procedure

In a bowl, mix the flour, pudding powder, sugar and vanilla sugar.
Add the yolks and softened butter, then work into a smooth, compact dough.
Wrap the dough in cling film and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Shape small crescents from the dough – not too thin so they don't break.
Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180 °C for 10–12 minutes, until they begin to lightly brown.
While still warm, coat the crescents in powdered sugar and let cool.

Tip:

You can add a little grated lemon zest or a pinch of cinnamon for a more pronounced flavor. A version with chocolate pudding is also great for a darker color and a more intense aroma.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total time: 45 minutes
Active preparation: 20 minutes
Number of servings: approximately 40 crescents

Why you’ll fall in love with pudding crescents

This recipe is a perfect combination of tradition and simplicity. Pudding in the dough ensures extraordinary tenderness, the butter gives a rich flavor and the vanilla provides a lovely aroma. The crescents stay tender for several days, so they are perfect not only for weekend treats but also as part of Christmas cookies.

Conclusion

Pudding crescents are the ideal recipe for anyone who wants to bake something simple yet exceptionally tasty. Crispy, buttery and fragrant – they evoke childhood and grandma’s kitchen. Save this recipe and come back to it whenever you want to delight your family or brighten a winter evening.