Delicious vanilla pudding with a cherry topping. Homemade Cherry Pudding Ingredients Pudding 2 1/2 cups half and half 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 tablespoons corn starch (add an extra tablespoon for a thicker consistency.)