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This is ready to eat quicker than instant pudding (unless you want to let it cool first). Loved this and will definitely make it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"keepinyouinstitches"},"reviewBody":"It was very easy, very chocolatey and very smooth. Best cooked pudding recipe I've ever made. I used coconut milk because I was out of regular milk and it tasted great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chefheidi18"},"reviewBody":"It was really rich. It was very much like box pudding. 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Had some while it was still pretty warm and will try again when chilled. Next time I'll whip up some cream and make a mousse. Thanks for a very easy and delicious recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wasoongu"},"reviewBody":"This is the first dessert my eight year-old son made independently. He was so proud... and we were pleased with how yummy it was! I have only made pudding with lots of egg yolks on the stove top. This was not as custard-y, but still very delicious. 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