Bread pudding is a delicious way to use up some stale bread. This version is so easy and basic yet delicious! If desired, it can be topped with a sweet sauce of your choice.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pudding, Mousse, and More
Pudding and custards are actually easier to make than they sound. Even creme brulee can be made by an average home cook (no culinary experience necessary!)
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Easy Bread Pudding
Copycat Golden Corral Bread Pudding
No need to stand in the buffet line for this sweet treat. This homemade version is made with cubed French bread and served with a sweet white sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Egg Custard
Egg custard is a delicious and easy to make treat that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It can be made in the microwave in just a few minutes, making it a great choice for a quick...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Blackberry Custard Brulee
Fresh blackberries are hidden beneath a rich custard and topped off with the traditional bruleed sugar crust.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vanilla Mousse
Light, fluffy, and full of vanilla flavor. This vanilla mousse is pudding all grown up.
Time: 1-2 hours
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Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Basic household staples are all you need to make creamy vanilla pudding from scratch. Add bananas and crumbled graham crackers for a real treat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Best-Ever Baked Custard
Making custard sounds complicated but it really isn't, especially with this practically foolproof recipe. Unlike stovetop custard which is more pudding-like, this baked version...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Rice Pudding With Instant Rice
Normally rice pudding can take several hours but this version uses instant rice which cuts down the cooking time yet tastes just as good as using regular rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Creme Brulee
This truly is an easy creme brulee! It's got all the traditional ingredients: heavy cream, egg, sugar and vanilla.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Bon Ton Cafe's Bread Pudding
One of the most popular dishes at the Bon Ton Cafe is their bread pudding. Even if you can't make it to New Orleans, you can still make this delicious dessert at...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Slow Cooker Tapioca
Let the slow cooker work its magic with this creamy tapioca pudding recipe. This is a great recipe for tapioca pudding lovers who want to enjoy their favorite dessert without...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Perfect Slow Cooker Rice Pudding
An easy way to make rice pudding. It calls for white rice, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Bread Pudding
Sweet simplicity! Bread cubes are baked in a honey-custard sauce. Want to take it up a notch? Use cut up cinnamon rolls instead of bread!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Libby's Quick Pumpkin Pudding
A simple last minute dessert idea for Thanksgiving. Made with pudding mix, milk or eggnog, canned pumpkin, spice, and whipped topping.
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Baked Custard
The slow cooker is a perfect way to cook custard. It is designed to keep steam in, and that's the key to a creamy custard.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bess Truman's Ozark Pudding
Ever wanted to taste a piece of history? Bess Truman's Ozark pudding is your ticket to a nostalgic dessert adventure, blending apples, nuts, and just the right amount of...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Poundcake Bread Pudding
Made with confectioners' sugar, lemon, frozen wild blueberries, butter, eggs, sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, salt, poundcake
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Coconut Rice Pudding
Never given rice pudding a shot? It's tough to go wrong with coconut milk, so this super simple recipe is a perfect way to try it out.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse
This dessert is a must-have for coffee lovers. The combination of cocoa and coffee flavors make this mousse irresistible. It's the perfect way to finish a meal or enjoy as a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
The slow cooker is the perfect tool for getting that ultra-moist bread pudding texture you're after.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Blueberry Bread Pudding
The bread pudding is moist and rich, with bursts of sweetness from the juicy blueberries. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a tasty treat or an indulgent...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chocolate Sour Cream Pudding
This chocolate pudding is made with sour cream, giving it a unique and delicious flavor. It's perfect for a special dessert or an easy snack.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Delicious No-Bake Banana Pudding
A simple, layered banana pudding dessert that doesn't require an oven or stove. For best results, let it chill for an hour or two before serving.
Time: under 30 minutes
Old Fashioned Banana Pudding
This banana pudding recipe is a classic! It starts with a homemade pudding that is layered with vanilla wafers, and topped with a fluffy meringue.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Stove Top Soft Custard
This stove top version of custard just takes a few minutes to cook and then it's ready to chill. You can serve it with your favorite fresh fruit or other toppings.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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