Dairy-free Pudding
Welcome to the wonderful world of dairy-free pudding! Whether you’re lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply looking for a tasty alternative, this pudding offers a scrumptious solution. In this article, we'll take a deep dive into the realm of dairy-free pudding, uncovering its history, applications, and how you can whip up your own batch right at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 480ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons 16g cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box 3 oz or 85g Jell-O instant pudding mix (check label to ensure dairy-free)
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Add Almond Milk:
- Gradually pour almond milk into the saucepan with the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to ensure there are no lumps.
Cook Over Medium Heat:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Incorporate Vanilla Extract:
- Once the mixture begins to boil, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Add Pudding Mix:
- Gradually sprinkle the dairy-free Jell-O instant pudding mix into the saucepan while whisking continuously. Make sure there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pudding mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pudding into serving dishes or bowls.
- Cover with plastic wrap, ensuring the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or until the pudding is set and chilled.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once chilled, serve and enjoy your delicious dairy-free Jello pudding!