{"id":1555,"date":"2021-01-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toh.test.rda.net\/how-to-make-pudding-the-old-fashioned-way\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T16:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T22:41:50","slug":"how-to-make-pudding-the-old-fashioned-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-pudding-the-old-fashioned-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Pudding the Old-Fashioned Way"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"25568\"]\r\n\r\nWe all love instant pudding mix. It might just be the best thing since (dare I say it?) sliced bread. It's been our go-to ingredient for making quick desserts like this Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight<\/a> or the creamy frosting on our favorite Pineapple Orange Cake<\/a>. But what happened to its predecessor, homemade pudding? With all the hustle and bustle of today's busy cooks, I think this old-school dessert deserves a comeback. It's creamy and delicious, and much tastier than a quick mix.\r\n

Why You Should Make Homemade Pudding<\/h2>\r\n

It's a fantastic way to use up extra egg yolks.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nEver wondered what to do with your leftover egg yolks when making meringue or angel food cake? Homemade pudding is your answer. Its simple recipe calls for those sunny centers (and not the whites) to create its moist, delicious texture. Check out these other recipes that use up egg yolks<\/a>.\r\n

It's a great pantry dessert.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAlongside the egg yolks, the recipe for old-fashioned pudding calls for basic ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. Think sugar, salt, cornstarch, milk and a bar of chocolate. (OK, bars of chocolate never last long in my household, so you might have to stop by the store for that one.)\r\n

You can<\/strong> customize the flavor.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nFor those of us who love to get creative in the kitchen, homemade pudding is the perfect medium. The simple recipe can be expanded upon to build any flavor you can dream of. Cinnamon white chocolate? Yep. Dark chocolate and raspberry extract? Yum-O. Peanut Butter 'n' Banana? Oh my.\r\n

The proof truly is in the pudding.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIt's just a fact that old-fashioned pudding is much richer and tastier than the pre-made or instant mix stuff. Once you've had it, you'll never be able to compare the two again. It's the ultimate comfort food to have slowly cooking on the stove.\r\n\r\nSold yet? I thought so. Our Test Kitchen has devised the best way to make pudding at home.\r\n

How to Make Pudding the Old-Fashioned Way<\/h2>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThis homemade chocolate pudding comes from Taste Recipes reader Lily Julow. Lily says of the recipe, \"Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting!\" And we certainly agree!\r\n

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