1) Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl to create instant pudding mix.
2) Measure out 1 3/4 cups of pudding mix. Add this to a medium saucepan and store the rest in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
3) Pour 2 cups milk and heavy cream into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, while whisking gently.
4) Lower the heat to simmer. Cook for four additional minutes while continuing to whisk the mixture.
5) Remove the pot from the heat once pudding has thickened and stir in the vanilla extract.
6) Use a sieve and pour the mixture through it. Serve in individual dishes or you could use a 1 1/2 quart sized serving dish.
7) Wrap the pudding with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for about four hours so that the pudding can chill and settle.