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Vanilla Pudding Mix

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This homemade Vanilla Pudding Mix is the perfect pantry staple for creating silky, rich dessert bowls in minutes. By blending instant nonfat dry milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, you capture the nostalgic flavor of old-fashioned custard without the hassle of whipping up individual batches from scratch. The resulting pudding is smooth, sweet, and incredibly comforting, making it an ideal treat for family dinners, potlucks, or a quick midweek indulgence. You can customize it easily with nutmeg for a spice kick or maple syrup for a rustic twist. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple, versatile, and tastes just like it was made from scratch every time.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 498.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This homemade Vanilla Pudding Mix is the perfect pantry staple for creating silky, rich dessert bowls in minutes. By blending instant nonfat dry milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, you capture the nostalgic flavor of old-fashioned custard without the hassle of whipping up individual batches from scratch. The resulting pudding is smooth, sweet, and incredibly comforting, making it an ideal treat for family dinners, potlucks, or a quick midweek indulgence. You can customize it easily with nutmeg for a spice kick or maple syrup for a rustic twist. It&# 226;€™s simple, versatile, and tastes just like it was made from scratch every time.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Cups Instant nonfat dry milk solids
  • 1 Cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, whisk together the dry milk solids, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2
    Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage.
  3. 3
    To prepare pudding, shake the container to redistribute the mix, then measure out 1/4 cup of the mix for every 2 servings.
  4. 4
    In a small saucepan, combine the measured pudding mix, 1 cup of milk, and 1 tablespoon of margarine.
  5. 5
    Place the saucepan over low heat and whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
  6. 6
    Continue heating and stirring until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens.
  7. 7
    Once boiling, cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously to ensure the cornstarch is fully cooked.
  8. 8
    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  9. 9
    Pour the hot pudding into individual serving dishes.
  10. 10
    Refrigerate until chilled and thickened before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 498.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 1.8mg1%
Sodium 2474.7mg104%
Total Carbohydrate 119.1g40%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 64.6g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Keep the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Variations: For a spiced version, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg or all-purpose baking spice to the dry mix before preparing. For a maple variation, replace the milk with 1/4 cup maple syrup and 3/4 cup milk, and reduce vanilla extract to 1/4 teaspoon.

Tip: Stir the dry mix well before measuring to ensure even distribution of cornstarch and salt.

Serving: Pudding will thicken further as it chills in the refrigerator.

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