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Questions tagged [pudding]

Use this tag when discussing the sweet, milk-based dessert or snack, similar to a custard. In the UK, these are commonly referred to as "custard", "blancmange", or "jelly" depending on how they are thickened. This tag should not be used to refer to general desserts, sponges like bread pudding (see the bread pudding tag), or meat-based puddings like black pudding or haggis.

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Vanilla Pudding: Could someone explain this recipe to me?

Recipe in question Ingredients 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 2 1/4 cups whole milk 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 teaspoons vanilla…
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Can I accelerate the prep time for small tapioca pearls?

I've got a package of Reese small pearl tapioca in front of me, ready to make tapioca pudding, but I forgot to factor in the recommended overnight soak. Is it possible to accelerate the process by soaking in warm or boiling water or by substituting…
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Accidently mixed instant and cooked pudding packages

I'm making the layered pudding dessert and without looking I dumped an instant pudding mix and a cook and serve pudding mix in the same bowl. I am now staring at said bowl in horror. Too late to scoop and separate. How do I save this? Was my last…
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What happens if you cook chocolate pudding too long on a double boiler?

I am having some troubles getting my pudding consistency right. The kind of pudding I am trying to make is of just milk, cream, sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. The double boiler I use is a small pot in a slightly bigger pot, filled with water. Until…
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What is the magic in packaged pudding mixes?

I have tried making pudding from recipes that have cornstarch and one with flour. Neither has the same smoothness of the cooked packaged mixes. What is the magic in the packaged mix? I am looking for a more smooth pudding recipe.
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Can I mix multiple types of pudding powder?

I would like to create a pudding with vanilla + cocoa pudding powder, from the same brand. Can I combine the two safely(cooking them all at once)?
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How to get instant pudding to come out smooth?

How can you make instant chocolate pudding come out smooth and even consistency instead of having little chocolatey clumps in it? Could something be wrong with my technique? The box says to beat pudding mix into cold milk and then whisk for 2…
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Choc pudding, cook & serve hasn't thickened

I cooked it for 30 min over medium high heat, stirring frequently. I used 2% milk. It didn't thicken completely, but eventually I removed it from heat, thinking it would thicken in the fridge. It hasn't. Can I bake it in the oven for a few minutes?
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Mixed instant and cook and serve pudding

Mixed cook and serve and instant pudding into dessert ingredients but didn't realize until dessert completed. Is it safe to eat uncooked cook and serve pudding?
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No bake vs instant pudding

Recipe calls for regular pudding mix with other ingredients. Not making into pudding. I can only find instant pudding. What should I do
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