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Pudding, Mousse, and More

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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recipe for slow cooker oatmeal creme brulee

Slow Cooker Oatmeal Creme Brulee

Experience the comforting warmth of oatmeal combined with the rich, creamy texture of a traditional creme brulee, all prepared effortlessly in your slow cooker.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for almost instant chocolate pudding

Almost Instant Chocolate Pudding

This dessert is leagues better than packaged pudding and almost as easy to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arroz con leche (cuban rice pudding)

Arroz Con Leche (Cuban Rice Pudding)

This creamy, cinnamon-spiced Cuban treat is a great one to have in your repertoire. It's easy to cook big batches ahead of time, so there's no stressing when it's...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat sylvia's restaurant signature banana pudding

Copycat Sylvia's Restaurant Signature Banana Pudding

Sylvia Woods is known as the Queen of Soul Food and her signature banana pudding, still served at her restaurant today, is a perfect example of her...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for flan de queso (puerto rican style)

Flan De Queso (Puerto Rican Style)

A cream cheese flan with a hint of coconut flavor and a sweet homemade caramel sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker bread pudding

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

recipe for wine tapioca (sagu de vinho)

Wine Tapioca (Sagu De Vinho)

This dessert is sure to please any wine lover. There's something about wine tapioca that just makes you feel fancy. Serve well chilled for a refreshing and indulgent treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for panera bread butterscotch bread pudding with bourbon and pecans

Panera Bread Butterscotch Bread Pudding With Bourbon And Pecans

Made with powdered sugar, rustic white bread or sourdough bread, pecan pieces, half-and-half, sugar, large eggs, bourbon whiskey, vanilla...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cocoa cappuccino mousse

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

recipe for fat free chocolate mousse

Fat Free Chocolate Mousse

A sweet treat that cuts down on calories without sacrificing flavor. This dessert is easy to whip up and can be varied easily to include other flavors.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue ribbon bread pudding

Blue Ribbon Bread Pudding

Made with torn pieces of French bread, plump raisins, and a creamy custard mixture of eggs, milk, and warm spices, this dessert is both easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for libby's quick pumpkin pudding

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

recipe for old fashioned banana pudding

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

recipe for baked hot chocolate

Baked Hot Chocolate

If you've ever dreamt of having hot chocolate as a full-on dessert, don't let your dreams just be dreams. This baked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream makes for a decadent...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for leprechaun dust

Leprechaun Dust

Shake up some magic with Leprechaun Dust! Just a tablespoon of pistachio pudding mix and a splash of milk is all it takes to bring smiles and giggles to your kitchen.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned baked rice pudding

Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding

There's nothing quite like a warm, homey bowl of rice pudding. The rich custard base is studded with plump raisins and flavorful cinnamon, making each bite even more...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ice cream pudding

Ice Cream Pudding

Why haven't we been making pudding this way all along? Adding ice cream to to pudding yields an extra creamy and rich flavor.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for vanilla pudding mix

Vanilla Pudding Mix

If you're ever in a pinch for pudding mix, it's easier to whip up than you think. Household staples like dry milk, cornstarch, and sugar are all you really need.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy coconut rice pudding

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

recipe for butternut squash creme brulee

Butternut Squash Creme Brulee

Made with sugar, butternut squash, vanilla extract, heavy cream, half and half, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chocolate malted creme brulee

Chocolate Malted Creme Brulee

If you're gonna make creme brulee, you should do it right. Right means whole vanilla bean, an eggy custard, chocolate, and malt powder for an extra-decadent dessert.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 60 second chocolate mousse

60 Second Chocolate Mousse

This marvelous mousse is lightning-fast and the technique is brilliant. Easy enough to be a last-minute dessert, decadent enough for any time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blissful bread pudding

Blissful Bread Pudding

Made with French bread, dinner rolls, or croissant, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat arnaud's caramel custard

Copycat Arnaud's Caramel Custard

Arnaud's is a famous New Orleans restaurant known for their Creole cuisine. This rich caramel custard is one of their most popular dessert items.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bread pudding with white chocolate sauce

Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that gets a delicious update with the addition of white chocolate sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chocolate rice pudding

Slow Cooker Chocolate Rice Pudding

Take rice pudding to the next level. Cocoa powder gives this slow cooked recipe just the right amount of chocolate flavor and a pinch of cinnamon spices things up.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for irish coffee panna cotta

Irish Coffee Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta is a simple Italian classic. Kick yours up a notchy with an Irish flair by adding whiskey and a good cup of espresso.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mom's home-style bread pudding

Mom's Home-Style Bread Pudding

Made with raisins, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, bread

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arroz con leche (mexican rice pudding)

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat panera bread pudding with apples, pecans and raisins

Copycat Panera Bread Pudding With Apples, Pecans And Raisins

Made with jam or jelly, apples, butter, cinnamon raisin bread, brown sugar, pecan, orange, apple cider, vanilla extract or rum

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for citrus restaurant's creme brulee

Citrus Restaurant's Creme Brulee

Enjoy a homemade version of the classic creme brulee with a delicate mix of vanilla, cream, and caramelized sugar that adds a nice crunch.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mango pudding panama

Mango Pudding Panama

Made with salt, vanilla ice cream, butter, milk, mangoes, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cream cheese strawberry mousse

Cream Cheese Strawberry Mousse

Shh, but cream cheese is the secret to a light and fluffy mousse that's laughably easy to put together.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate mint mousse

Chocolate Mint Mousse

The creamy, rich flavor of chocolate is perfectly balanced by the refreshing taste of mint, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy low carb chocolate mousse

Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

There's no reason that low carbers should deny themselves a sweet treat once in awhile. This low carb mousse is creamy and rich - and, of course, chocolately.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chocolate banana parfaits

Chocolate Banana Parfaits

Whipped topping plays a middle man in between these rich, chocolate pudding layers topped with bananas. Perfectly cozied up in these personalized servings to add a special...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb dark chocolate custard

Low Carb Dark Chocolate Custard

A rich, low-carb dessert that feels like cheating. Heavy cream, chocolate, and a combination of three different sugar substitutes keep it low-sugar, low-carb as can be.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for banana bread pudding

Banana Bread Pudding

Bread pudding made from cubed banana bread is served with a rich vanilla sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dirt cake

Dirt Cake

Made with Cool Whip, milk, Oreo cookies, butter or margarine, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lowfat raspberry creme brulee

Lowfat Raspberry Creme Brulee

This lower fat creme brulee is made with fresh raspberries, non-fat milk, and egg substitute, and then baked to perfection.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gluten free chocolate pudding mix

Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Mix

Chocolate pudding is one of America's favorite desserts. And now, with this gluten free chocolate pudding mix, everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy valentine's jello jigglers

Creamy Valentine's Jello Jigglers

Made with water, red flavor gelatin, vanilla pudding mix, milk


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cajun bread pudding and rum sauce

Cajun Bread Pudding and Rum Sauce

Made with raisins, pecans, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, rum, whipping cream, icing sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bread pudding with brown sugar, raisins, and apples

Bread Pudding With Brown Sugar, Raisins, And Apples

Made with egg whites, bread cubes, water, brown sugar, raisins, apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for black sticky rice pudding (kao niow dahm)

Black Sticky Rice Pudding (Kao Niow Dahm)

Black rice cooked with coconut milk makes a creamy rice pudding that's absolutely stunning with some bright strawberries or fresh mango slices alongside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafe creme brulee

Cafe Creme Brulee

As if creme brulee wasn't good enough already, we had to go and add some coffee. Coffee and Kahlua, to be exact. This dessert doesn't mess around.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for queen pudding

Queen Pudding

Queen pudding is said to date back to the Victorian era, when it was created as a way to use up leftover breadcrumbs.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheesecake flan

Cheesecake Flan

Cream cheese lends a silky richness to the caramel-topped flan for a result that's downright delicious.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-carb banana cream pudding

Low-Carb Banana Cream Pudding

Craving something sweet but watching your carbs? Our low-carb banana cream pudding is pure indulgence without the guilt. Spoon, please!


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thomas jefferson's favorite bread pudding

Thomas Jefferson's Favorite Bread Pudding

Made with vanilla extract, bread, milk, butter, brandy, eggs, sugar, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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