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Pudding Mix – Any Flavor

Stir up a homemade pudding mix in any flavor from dry milk, sugar and cornstarch. It makes 12 packets that store about 6 months in a cool, dry place.

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Sara Noel
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Pudding Mix – Any Flavor

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A dry pudding mix made from milk powder, sugar, and cornstarch, packed into one-cup bags. Cook it with boiling water and add a flavor if you like.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings12 packets
Calories544
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 C. nonfat dry milk powder
  • 4 C. sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean cut into pieces, seeds included
  • 3 C. cornstarch (1 lb.)
  • 1 tsp. salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • zip-top bags

Directions
 

  1. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
  2. Stir until thoroughly blended.
  3. Spoon 1 cup into each of 12 vacuum-seal or zip-top bags.
  4. Seal and store.

Notes

To cook: combine 1 C. mix with 3 C. boiling water; stir constantly over low heat until thickened.
Flavor variations (add before cooking): Chocolate: 1 square unsweetened chocolate, chopped. Coconut: 1/2 C. coconut. Lemon: 1 T lemon juice and 1 T butter.
Storage: dry mix airtight in a cool, dry place up to about 6 months; cooked pudding refrigerated, 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 145g | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 9.1mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 571mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 12 packets. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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