Pudding Mix Is the Secret Ingredient in These Decadent Dessert Recipes
Pudding mix is one of the unsung dessert heroes. Sure, we sing the praises of a velvety, homemade pudding, but sometimes, convenience can be just as delicious. Whip it up on its own and it's sure to be a hit; incorporate it into a recipe and you've got a shortcut to a show-stopping dessert. Plus, you don't have to worry about the possibility of a clumpy mixture, since a mix is foolproof for all cooks, burgeoning and seasoned alike. As pudding mix comes in many different flavors, you can even get creative with the recipes and put your own spin on it. You'll find cake recipes using pudding and other easy recipes using pudding mix, including the likes of donuts, trifles, and parfaits. The options are vast; all that's left is for you to pick a flavor and experiment. The proof is in the pudding, and the results are tasty.
Death by Chocolate
Recipe: Death by Chocolate
The filling of our Death by Chocolate cake is made easy by some instant chocolate pudding mix. Things are made extra decadent by the addition of some fresh (but simple) whipped cream, both of which are sandwiched between two fluffy chocolate cake layers. It's to die for, indeed.
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Apple and Cherry Pie Trifle
Recipe: Apple and Cherry Pie Trifle
Pull out your tallest and prettiest trifle bowl for this vibrant dessert. It looks complicated, but frozen pie and some instant cheesecake pudding make it, well, trifling. You'll have a show-stopper dessert in 20 minutes.
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Chocolate Turtle Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Turtle Cake
Fudge, pecans, and dulce de leche? Yes, please. This decadent, multi-layer cake is simply a doctored-up devil's food cake mix with the addition of some instant chocolate pudding.
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Chocolate Parfait
Recipe: Chocolate Parfait
With the addition of some sour cream and whipped topping, no one will know this pudding wasn't homemade. Chocolate graham crackers provide a fun crunch for this thick, creamy parfait that will wow your guests with minimal effort.
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Chocolate Trifle
Recipe: Chocolate Trifle
This Chocolate Trifle is not to be trifled with. The sheer amount of chocolate, in the form of fudge brownie mix and pudding, combined with coffee liqueur, is proof that this dessert means business.
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Banana Cream Donuts
Recipe: Banana Cream Donuts
These donuts are well worth the effort. Fluffy, fried dough is filled with a luscious banana filling. Instant pudding mix will give you a head start, so that all you really have to worry about is frying the dough to a beautiful golden brown.