This homemade chocolate pudding mix is the ultimate comfort food staple, combining rich cocoa powder with creamy nonfat dry milk and sweet cornstarch. The result is a thick, luxuriously smooth pudding that rivals any store-bought instant variety but with a deeper, more authentic chocolate flavor. It’s incredibly versatile: use it to top vanilla ice cream, fill layer cakes, or enjoy it warm as a cozy dessert on rainy evenings. The recipe is simple to prepare using ingredients you likely already have, making it a reliable go-to for last-minute desserts or thoughtful edible gifts for friends and family.
Chocolate Vanilla Recipe
Description
This homemade chocolate pudding mix is the ultimate comfort food staple, combining rich cocoa powder with creamy nonfat dry milk and sweet cornstarch. The result is a thick, luxuriously smooth pudding that rivals any store-bought instant variety but with a deeper, more authentic chocolate flavor. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile: use it to top vanilla ice cream, fill layer cakes, or enjoy it warm as a cozy dessert on rainy evenings. The recipe is simple to prepare using ingredients you likely already have, making it a reliable go-to for last-minute desserts or thoughtful edible gifts for friends and family.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, sift together the instant nonfat dry milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
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Whisk the dry ingredients vigorously until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
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Transfer the finished mix into an airtight container or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
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Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use, or portion into smaller jars for gifting.
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To prepare pudding, measure out 2/3 cup of the dry mix into a medium saucepan.
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Add 2 cups of milk, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and one tablespoon of butter to the saucepan.
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Whisk the ingredients together until completely smooth and no dry pockets remain.
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Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
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Continue stirring as the mixture heats up and begins to thicken.
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Once the mixture comes to a gentle boil, reduce heat if necessary and continue cooking and stirring for one minute.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
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Pour the hot pudding into serving bowls or let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1914.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.3g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 0.5mg1%
- Sodium 4895.1mg204%
- Total Carbohydrate 479.6g160%
- Dietary Fiber 8.4g34%
- Sugars 301.9g
- Protein 6.4g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.