# Homemade Replacement for Vanilla Pudding Mix

A homemade mix that can be used as a replacement for store-bought vanilla pudding mix, or as a base for pudding, cake moisture enhancer, or whipped topping.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cup powdered milk
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups corn starch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipping cream

## Instructions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups of powdered milk, 2 cups of granulated sugar, and 2 cups of corn starch together well, ensuring it's all incorporated.
2. Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of vanilla powder if you have it. If not, vanilla extract can be added later when preparing the pudding.
3. To make vanilla pudding, combine 1/2 cup of the mix with 2 cups of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
4. On the stove top, bring the pudding mixture to a boil and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until your desired thickness is achieved.
5. Store the unused mix in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.

## Equipment

- airtight container

## Tips

- To activate the cornstarch and thicken the pudding, heat is required.
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature.
- This mix can be used as a moisture enhancer in cake mix (1/2 cup of mix per box of cake mix).
- For a cool whip substitute, combine 2 cups of whipping cream with 1/2 cup of this mix.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-02-27

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