The proof is in the pudding.
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Pudding mix is one of the unsung heroes of dessert.
Whip up instant pudding on its own, and it’s sure to be a hit.
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Incorporate it into a recipe, giving you a shortcut to a show-stopping dessert.
You’ll findcake recipesusing pudding and other easy recipes usingpudding mix, including trifles and parfaits.
The options are vastall that’s left is for you to pick a flavor and experiment.
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The proof is in the pudding, and the results are tasty.
Chill the dessert for at least eight hours so that the creamy pudding softens the graham crackers.
Use a food processor to help turn the cookies into fine crumbs for the crust.
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Box pudding mix makes this dessert assemble with only 30 minutes of active cooking time.
A sprinkle of coconut and pecans tops the whole thing off.
Chocolate Parfaits
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Dessert doesn’t get much easier than these parfaits.
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Sour cream gives the chocolate pudding a welcome tang, and chocolate graham cracker crumbs offer a crunchy contrast.
White chocolate pudding and frozen whipped topping create a smooth and creamy filling between the fruit and cake.
Top the trifle with crushed toffee-flavored candy bars.
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Drizzle with chocolate syrup for an easy finishing touch.
Lemon Tiramisu
Who would have thought to combine lemon and tiramisunot to mention pudding mix?
Thisdelightful hybrid dessertis something you better have a go at believe.
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This hassle-free dessert uses pantry-ready ingredients, including canned pineapple, vanilla instant pudding, and pecans.
Dirt Pudding
Kids and adults both love this adorable garden-inspired desert.
Create the “dirt” from crumbled cookies and add it between layers of chocolate pudding.
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Top this dirt with gummy worms or other “vegetables,” including a chocolate-dipped strawberry.
Chocolate Lasagna
Introducing dessert lasagnaa mouthwatering creation with layers and layers of chocolatey goodness.
Top with a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips and freeze for at least an hour before serving.
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You will devour these frozen treats long before they have time to melt.
Banana pudding combines with fresh banana as the base for this chocolate-coated treat with all the best sundae toppings.
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