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I got the recipe for this wonderful no-bake treat from my mother-in-law because it’s my husband’s favorite. 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I guess photos can be deceiving. It tasted okay but would have been better if it was firmer. It seemed a bit costly and made quite a bit for a family dessert as well. It might be good for speacil occasions but then again I would want it firmer. I too was puzzled by the word \"chill\". Should that word have been freeze until set?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"This was good. I used less milk than the recipe called for, you need the pudding to be pretty thick or I am not sure this well set well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBone"},"reviewBody":"This did not set up for me it was soupy, are you supposed to freeze it?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLobster"},"reviewBody":"I made this for my boss's birthday because he can sniff out an open butterfinger bar even if it was in Tibet. Instead of frozen reduced fat yogurt I use a premium brand of chocolate ice cream. 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I made this for my boss's birthday because he can sniff out an open butterfinger bar even if it was in Tibet. Instead of frozen reduced fat yogurt I use a premium brand of chocolate ice cream. I always make pudding using half and half instead of milk. The richer the milk the thicker the pudding comes out. So remember it is always important to use at least 4% milk but not 2%, 1% or fat free, then you would have to freeze it to firm up. I don't like the taste of frozen whipped toppings so I always swap them out for home made stabilized whipped cream. I know my version is much richer and certainly more decadent but it's dessert and it should be that way. Foot note: Just because it's richer doesn't mean you need to eat a smaller serving.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2014 16:33","GUID":"74bbdb3ba3714d8e8037666be0203449","MemberId":7734059,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"slocook805","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2014 16:31"},{"Comment":"
I had trouble with mine setting to the firmness displayed in the photo. I guess photos can be deceiving. It tasted okay but would have been better if it was firmer. It seemed a bit costly and made quite a bit for a family dessert as well. It might be good for speacil occasions but then again I would want it firmer. I too was puzzled by the word "chill". Should that word have been freeze until set?<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/12\/2012 19:25","GUID":"755ecb38c1364793917b873ca3b20b4b","MemberId":1737743,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Dianaore","SubmittedDate":"11\/12\/2012 19:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"09\/19\/2012 12:29","GUID":"87f0db840ed04bb7a758d8392350c705","MemberId":6524727,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mjmooney","SubmittedDate":"09\/19\/2012 12:29"},{"Comment":"
This did not set up for me it was soupy, are you supposed to freeze it?<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/03\/2010 21:23","GUID":"d11bf0308ccb49bea4da16d784102673","MemberId":1503606,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"diannechetta","SubmittedDate":"04\/03\/2010 21:23"},{"Comment":"
Ice cream! (As a sub for frozen yogurt)<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"65CEC2754EB2494196585D4486E466B4","MemberId":3600055,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cookin4nine","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2009 16:19"},{"Comment":"
I used to make this with butter brickle ice cream and toffee bits on top...hard to find the old butter brickle ice cream anymore...<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"18ABF00E3BA44E49A93AC02C8770F0F4","MemberId":808940,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"grayhair46","SubmittedDate":"07\/29\/2009 07:57"},{"Comment":"
What would be a good substitute for the yogurt? My family isn't crazy about it.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"083a4fce215048c9b91e295f62b2c0b4","MemberId":3527292,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"34r48d6t","SubmittedDate":"07\/28\/2009 21:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/02\/2007 11:31","GUID":"1e3dde183d2842d0ae78e6dd88a059d0","MemberId":2506123,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BETTY","SubmittedDate":"10\/02\/2007 11:31"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/03\/2007 20:59","GUID":"b09828aa881b4930955592f76958e4ea","MemberId":1861112,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kimi06","SubmittedDate":"09\/03\/2007 20:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/22\/2007 09:02","GUID":"7f8053103ac84f1db8642241e14f3a16","MemberId":1395574,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Linda","SubmittedDate":"06\/22\/2007 09:02"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Butterfinger Delight"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n