Almost everybody loves pudding, but some don't know how to prepare it. This article will show you how.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Jell-O cook and serve pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • Strawberries (optional)
  • Banana (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Steps

  1. 1
    Buy Jell-O pudding mix. Some good flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and banana cream.
  2. 2
    Pour 2 cups milk in a medium saucepan. Stir in the Jell-O pudding mix.
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  3. 3
    Heat the mixture to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the stove.[1]
  4. 4
    Pour the pudding into a bowl and place in the fridge for 5 minutes. The pudding may seem thin, but will thicken as it cools.
  5. 5
    Once the 5 minutes are up, take a spoon and gingerly stick it into the pudding. If it hasn't set, leave the pudding in the fridge a while longer.
  6. 6
    Once your pudding has set, remove it from the fridge and stir it. Mix in any additional ingredients (banana slices, strawberries, etc.).
  7. 7
    Spoon the pudding into individual serving dishes.[2]
  8. 8
    Add any toppers such as whipped cream, sprinkles, coconut, etc.
  9. 9
    Serve and enjoy your pudding!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I use almond milk?
    Teenagepunch
    Teenagepunch
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use almond milk as a substitute.
  • Question
    Can I make two boxes at once?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Assuming they are the same type and flavor, yes. But you would need to double the measurements to compensate.
  • Question
    Can I replace the milk with orange juice if I am lactose intolerant?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could, but it would be gross and would not have the consistency of pudding.
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Warnings

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Things you'll need

  • A large bowl
  • A medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Individual serving dishes

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Updated: March 16, 2023
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Categories: Puddings
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