Vanilla Pudding Mix Recipe

Tired of buying countless pudding cups? Create your own delicious and versatile vanilla pudding mix from scratch! This recipe, perfected after five attempts, yields a creamy, flavorful base perfect for countless desserts. Low in sodium and potassium, yet surprisingly high in calories for a satisfying treat. Make a big batch ahead of time and gift it to friends, take it camping, or simply enjoy it anytime. For an extra rich flavor and improved texture, try adding egg yolks (instructions included!). This isn't your average pudding mix; it's the key to unlocking a world of creamy dessert possibilities.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 142.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Pudding Mix

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How to Make Vanilla Pudding Mix

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup powdered milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until a fine, smooth powder is achieved.
  3. Transfer the powdered pudding mix to an airtight jar, label it, and store it in a cool, dry place. Include a recipe card with the following instructions for easy use:
  4. In a saucepan set over a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water), whisk together 1 cup of the prepared pudding mix and 2 cups of milk (whole milk recommended; reconstituted dry milk may slightly alter flavor) until smooth.
  5. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 10-15 minutes, or until the pudding thickens to your desired consistency.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until completely blended.
  7. Pour into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Optional: For a richer, eggy flavor and improved setting, whisk 2 egg yolks lightly and temper them by slowly whisking in some of the hot pudding mixture before adding to the saucepan. This will prevent the eggs from scrambling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

2g

Carbs

10g