The Proof is in the Pudding! - Pudding Mix Recipes

Today, my thoughts and prayers are for, the missionary kid. What blessings they are! They love their unique lives on the mission field, for the most part, ;) but, every now and then they wish they could give a hug to a family member they left back "home" in the US, or enjoy a special treat like they had during their family's last furlough. One of those yummy treats our kids miss is pudding! I wanted to share several recipes for pudding that I was so excited to find upon first arriving on the field. Every now and then pudding is still a special treat for our family. All of these can be made ahead by combining the dry ingredients and storing them in an airtight container to be added to milk and cooked later. Hopefully, we can satisfy a craving for your favorite pudding with one of these recipes!

Vanilla Pudding Mix

3 cups nonfat dry milk (I use whatever dry milk I can find!)
4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cornstarch
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients except the vanilla and store in an airtight container until ready to make.
To prepare: Mix 1/2 cup of the dry mix to 2 cups of milk. Heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cool, then add 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract. Serve.

Chocolate Pudding Mix

2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk
5 cups sugar
3 cups cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa

Combine all ingredients except the vanilla and store in an airtight container until ready to make.
To prepare: Mix 2/3 cup of the dry mix to 2 cups of milk. Heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cool and serve.

Coconut Cream Pudding Mix

3 cups nonfat dry milk
4 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cornstarch
1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 tsp. coconut extract (This is not available here for us so I substitute with vanilla extract)

Mix the extract and shredded coconut in a small bowl until the extract is absorbed. Add the coconut to the other ingredients and store in an airtight container until ready to make.
To prepare: Add 2/3 cup of the dry mix to 2 cups of milk. Heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cool and serve.

Butterscotch Pudding Mix

2 cups nonfat dry milk
5 cups brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cornstarch

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container until ready to make.
To prepare: Add 1/2 cup of the dry mix to 2 cups of milk. Heat and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cool, then serve.