DIY Vanilla Pudding Mix | Edible Christmas Gift Idea
Recipe Overview
Overview
Creating your own vanilla pudding mix is not only a fun project but also a thoughtful gift idea for the holidays. The process starts with fresh vanilla pods, which you split open to scrape out the seeds, infusing your mix with a rich vanilla flavor. The combination of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and dry milk powder creates a base that, when mixed with milk, transforms into a creamy dessert.
One of the best parts of this recipe is its simplicity. You can whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl, ensuring everything is well combined before transferring it to a mason jar. This makes it not only easy to prepare but also a charming gift presentation. Adding a ribbon and a tag with instructions makes it a perfect edible gift for friends and family.
Once you’re ready to enjoy your pudding, just mix the pudding mix with milk and heat it gently on the stove. The pudding thickens beautifully, and you can customize it with a few drops of food coloring if you desire. Allow it to chill in the fridge until set, and you’ll have a delightful dessert ready to impress.
This vanilla pudding mix is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for other desserts. Whether you’re gifting it or keeping it for yourself, it’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Make a slit along the middle of two vanilla pods and open them to remove the seeds.
In a bowl, add white granulated sugar, corn starch, dry milk powder, salt, and the scrapings of the vanilla bean.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Tip: Use a larger bowl for whisking to allow more freedom and better mixing.
Use a funnel to carefully place the pudding mix into a large mason jar.
Place the lid on top of the mason jar.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 cups of milk and half a cup of the vanilla pudding mix.
Whisk everything together until combined.
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and continuously stir the mixture.
Tip: Keep stirring the pudding continuously to prevent it from burning.
Continue stirring until the pudding starts to thicken.
Add 2 to 3 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the thickened pudding.
Optionally add a couple of drops of yellow food coloring to the pudding.
Tip: Adding yellow food coloring is optional for a more vanilla-like appearance.
Place the pudding into serving glasses.
Allow the pudding to chill in the fridge until set.
Tip: Allow the pudding to chill in the fridge until perfectly set.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Vanilla pudding mix can be made ahead and stored for convenience.
- •Using vanilla pods enhances the flavor compared to vanilla extract.
- •This pudding mix can be a thoughtful homemade gift for the holidays.
