Make your own instant pudding mix

[plath]

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 3 1/2 cups dry mix


3 ounces Dutch-processed cocoa, approximately 1 cup
2 ounces cornstarch, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces confectioners' sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups
1 1/2 ounces instant non-fat dry milk, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl or plastic container with a lid, combine the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, instant non-fat dry milk, and salt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

[Bit]

hmmmmmmmmmmm. Does cornstarch have a taste?

[plath]

Not really. At least I don't think so. I got the recipe from FoodTV so it should be pretty legit :)

[Bit]

I was unsure on that one, because I've never used cornstarch before but have seen it over by the baby powder aisle.. lol.

Might be fun to try!

[plath]

I was unsure on that one, because I've never used cornstarch before but have seen it over by the baby powder aisle.. lol.

Might be fun to try!

Not that kind of cornstarch! This kind:
http://www.freshdirect.com/media/images/product/grocery/gro_argo_pure_cor_01_c.jpg

It's in the baking aisle. Not the baby aisle. :yep:

[Bit]

:roflmao2: :roflmao2: :roflmao2:

I honestly don't get out much.. lol

[krm223]

Lisa,

Thanks for the recipe. Do you happen to know how to prepare the pudding from the dry recipe?

[krm223]

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 3 1/2 cups dry mix


3 ounces Dutch-processed cocoa, approximately 1 cup
2 ounces cornstarch, approximately 1/2 cup
6 ounces confectioners' sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups
1 1/2 ounces instant non-fat dry milk, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl or plastic container with a lid, combine the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, instant non-fat dry milk, and salt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

[plath]

Well duh that would help wouldn't it!

1 3/4 cups Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, recipe follows
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place 1 3/4 cups of dry pudding mix into a medium saucepan. Add milk and heavy cream and whisk to combine. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil, continuously whisking gently. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes while continuing to whisk. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour the mixture through a sieve and into individual dishes or a 1 1/2-quart serving dish. Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to chill completely before serving, approximately 4 hours.