After all, pudding mix is mostly cornstarch and vanilla flavor; if it doesn’t have time to set, I thought, perhaps it would just remain crumbly.

It turns out I’m not alone in learning the value of instant pudding mix. This convenience product, which was created in the mid-1940s, has made its way into notable restaurants and bakeries. Joshua ...

This moist, chocolatey cake tasted like she’d labored over it for hours, but Aunt Cindy had us all fooled. The batter came together in about 10 minutes, thanks to instant chocolate pudding mix.

When you break it down, instant pudding mix is essentially sugar, flavoring, and modified cornstarch, so it makes sense that it works in a variety of desserts. Here’s how to use instant pudding ...

Stick with vanilla pudding mix for a versatile, vanilla whipped cream, or amp up the flavor with a lemon or white chocolate pudding mix. Try this quick no-weep whipped cream on pie toppings, whipped ...

It can be finicky to make from scratch, but instant pudding mix makes the task much easier. To make faux pastry cream, whisk together 3 cups heavy cream, a 3.4-ounce box of vanilla instant pudding mix ...

1. Use Evaporated Milk Replace the regular milk for a can of evaporated milk to make a creamier, more decadent pudding. Not only does it yield a luxurious texture, it dramatically improves the ...