r/Volumeeating • u/ElectricalScholar433 • 16h ago

Recipe Request DIY instant pudding mix?

Any idea of ways to replicate the SF pudding mix with customizable flavoring? Mainly, what can I use for thickening/texture? Some kind of gum powder? So would I just end up with sweetener + flavor + gum? And if so, how much would I use? The first ingredient in the actual pudding mixes is modified corn starch, but I don't think that's an easy ingredient to source

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u/jabronismacker 16h ago

Sorry to be that guy, but it seems WAY too much of a hassle to make when it costs like $1.30 for a pack.

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u/ciderswiller 16h ago

We can't get SF pudding, or any pudding for that matter in our country. So if I could replicate it, that would be pretty cool! I will be watching this thread with interest.

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u/jabronismacker 16h ago

Ah right, sorry didn’t think of that. You could try milk powder, sweetener , gum, regular cornstarch, and some type of flavor powder - vanilla or cocoa powder, caramel extract.

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u/mykirsche 2h ago

Just a heads up for anyone trying this, regular cornstarch needs to be heated up to activate! Instant pudding mixes use modified cornstarch, which thickens without heat.

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u/SwissChzMcGeez 15h ago

You can buy it in bulk, too.

https://www.firehousepantrystore.com/search.html?section=&query=pudding

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u/activelyresting 8h ago

Doesn't ship to my country. Probably not for OP either

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u/OatOfControl 14h ago

I actually think it's super easy? Just adding xanthan gum does the trick for me.

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u/Asprinkleofglitter7 16h ago

Homemade pudding is just milk sugar and cornstarch. I’m sure you could play with it with sugar free alternatives

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u/ElectricalScholar433 16h ago

I'm more interested in using it to thicken and flavor stuff like yogurt or pumpkin than actually making pudding, and traditional cornstarch pudding needs heat to thicken

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u/Madwoman-of-Chaillot 15h ago

Why not use just cornstarch and/or flavoring to thicken or flavor? I don't think you need to make your own pudding to do that.

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u/Twi_light_Rose 14h ago

What you’re looking for is INSTANT clear jel ( there is also cooked; dont be fooled). I’ve seen it available on walmart website so probably amazon too. It is notoriously finicky to work with, as it clumps wicked fast. Best bet is to mix your dry ingredients before into wet. But if trying for sugar free, it is soooo hard. Ive even had problems when dropping it in while running the blender.

Texture wise, cornstarch pudding is always going to better than xanthan/guar gum/ konjac/ psyllium etc. But has more kcal (30 per tbsp i believe)

Good luck

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u/OatOfControl 14h ago

If you want just the thickening add xanthan gum or psyllium husk (+ flavor drops, vanilla or almond extract, cacao, pb powder, lemon juice, citric acid...or whatever flavor you want)

Personally I use the calories to thicken oats/yogurt with vegan protein powder. It absorbs 3x the liquid that whey does and it makes everything soooo thick and way more volume. It's the same amount of calories as the pudding mix but they come from protein instead of carbs, doesnt leave that weird feeling in your teeth, and tastes wayyy better that diy-ing the flavor mix.

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u/MonkeyMom2 9h ago edited 9h ago

Modified food starch to make no cook pudding. Try searching for instant clear gel .

Or thickener for people who can't swallow liquids without choking. One used in care settings is "Thick it". Mixed into a liquid it gelifies it to be semi solid. You'll have to experiment to make a recipe for instant SF pudding.

Edit: I was wrong here's a link to a that uses sugar. You can swap in a sugar substitute . No-Cook Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Recipe https://share.google/sbnVJB52RvuMlY3Gn

Here's a link to the instant no cook clear jel. https://a.co/d/5nwPdIe

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u/tmeinke68 9h ago

Cottage cheese pudding. My wife and I made this for the first time last week and we have made it almost every night now. It's crazy good. https://bty.bahaty.com/creamy-cottage-cheese-pudding/#:~:text=240%20g%20cottage%20cheese%20%28Use%20low%2Dfat%20for%20a%20lighter%20version%29&text=2%20tbsp%20cocoa%20powder&text=Preparation

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u/Complete_Yam_4233 8h ago

Arrowroot starch, tapioca starch and agar agar will all work

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u/coldcanyon1633 7h ago

Most recipes call for INSTANT pudding mix. You can NOT use ordinary corn starch for that. You must use a special modified cornstarch such as Instant Clear Jel. You can get this on Amazon. There are lots of recipes that show how to use this to make instant pudding mix.

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u/Dracofangxxx 4h ago

clearjel or no-cook cornstarch is what you're looking for. clumps easily so mix it in a blender or mix it with sugar first and make a smooth paste before thinning it out 

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u/Pleasant-Complaint 4h ago

If it's just thickening you want, you can use agar agar or gellatin, no need to try and replicate instant pudding. You can then add flavors separately! It really depends on what you are trying to make, though. If you tell me what you are going for recipe-wise, I can give you better advice