Thursday, March 3, 2011

Homemade Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix

DIY Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix


Makes about 5 batches of pudding; 4-5 servings per batch

Ingredients

3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder

3/4 cup cornstarch

1 cup granulated white sugar

2 whole vanilla beans (I always buy them from this site.)

2 teaspoons Kosher salt

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry milk, cornstarch, white sugar, and salt. Use a knife to slice down the center of the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds to the dry ingredients and whisk well until evenly distributed (you may need to use the back of a spoon or spatula to break up the little clumps of seeds). Cut the scraped-out vanilla beans in 2-3 pieces each, and drop into an air-tight jar or container (such as a mason jar). Pour the mixture in, seal, and shake a couple times to distribute the vanilla bean pieces. Store in a cool dry place.

To make the pudding, combine 1/2 cup of the mix with 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over high heat, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil (keep an eye on it because this happens quickly!), then reduce heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the mixture thickens and coats the whisk or spoon. (About 3-5 minutes). Pour in a container and let set for at least 5 minutes before serving. Can be served warm or cold.

(adapted from a recipe found on Creative Homemaking.)

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