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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)

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    Buy Jell-O pudding mix. Some good flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and banana cream.

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    Pour 2 cups milk in a medium saucepan. Stir in the Jell-O pudding mix.

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    Heat the mixture to a full boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the stove.[1]

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    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.

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    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.

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    Once your pudding has set, remove it from the fridge and stir it. Mix in any additional ingredients (banana slices, strawberries, etc.).

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    Spoon the pudding into individual serving dishes.[2]

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    Add any toppers such as whipped cream, sprinkles, coconut, etc.

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    Serve and enjoy your pudding!

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        • marshmallows (small or large)
        • nuts and raisins

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      • If you don't stir the pudding for at least 2 minutes the pudding will be lumpy.

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      • If you don't eat the pudding in time it may curdle.

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

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      How to make jello pudding instructions? ›

      5-minute pudding directions 3 cups cold milk beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Pudding will be soft-set in 5 min. Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings. Refrigerate any leftovers.

      How to make Jell-O step by step? ›

      The easiest way to make jello is to use a powdered mix. Whisk together 1 cup of hot water with 1 packet of jello in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and whisk it in. Pour the mixture into a jello mold and add some fruit, if desired.

      Why won't my jello pudding set? ›

      If it hasn't set, leave the pudding in the fridge a while longer. Once your pudding has set, remove it from the fridge and stir it. Mix in any additional ingredients (banana slices, strawberries, etc.). Spoon the pudding into individual serving dishes.

      What are the ingredients in Jello pudding? ›

      SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE AND TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE (FOR THICKENING), MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES (PREVENT FOAMING), ARTIFICIAL COLOR, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BHA (PRESERVATIVE).

      How do you make Jello pudding better? ›

      Use Evaporated Milk

      Not only does it yield a luxurious texture, it dramatically improves the flavor of a pudding mix. For a tropical twist, reach for some canned coconut milk. It's rich, and the gorgeous taste is ideal for taking your instant pudding from meh to amazing.

      How to use instant pudding mix? ›

      To make pudding: Combine 2 cups of milk with ½ cup of the instant pudding mix in a medium saucepan over high heat, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, and then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 3 to 5 minutes).

      How to make jelly step by step? ›

      Measure 1 tablespoon water and 1 ½ teaspoons powdered pectin for each cup of jelly or jam. Place in small saucepan and place over low heat, stirring, until the powdered pectin is dissolved. Add to the sugar and fruit mixture and stir until thoroughly blended (about 2 to 3 minutes). Pour into clean containers.

      How many cups of milk for jello pudding? ›

      Instructions. Beat pudding mix and 1 cup milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.)

      Why is my Jello pudding watery? ›

      Pudding is usually runny because it has been stored in the refrigerator for too long or in an open space. Another cause could be due to improper cooking methods.

      How to make Jell-O pudding? ›

      For pudding:. Add 2 tablespoons dry mix to 1/2 cup cold milk. Either shake or stir the two ingredients together. Chill until firm (about five minutes).

      Is Jell-O healthy or unhealthy? ›

      Jello is not the healthiest food option, but eating it in moderation likely won't hurt you. Even though it contains artificial ingredients and has very little nutritional value, many people still eat jello because they enjoy its flavor, consistency, and convenience.

      What is the ratio of instant pudding to milk? ›

      If you are using a smaller packet of instant pudding mix, about 3.4 ounces (96 grams), use 2 cups (475 milliliters) of milk. If you are using a larger packet of instant pudding mix, about 5.1 ounces (144 grams), use 3 cups (700 milliliters) of milk.

      What is the ratio of jello to water? ›

      Use 1 envelope (1 tablespoon or 1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin to 2 cups of water for standard firmness. Decrease or increase water or other liquid for your particular needs. One (3-ounce) package of flavored, sweetened gelatin needs 2 cups of water.

      Do you need milk to make jello pudding? ›

      As you can see from the list of ingredients above, there are no eggs, milk or animal products in Jell-O instant pudding mix or in their cook and serve pudding mix. However, if you add milk, like the directions state, it will no longer be vegan.

      How does instant Jello pudding work? ›

      A key ingredient in instant pudding is gelatinized starch, a dried instant starch that readily absorbs liquids, which causes the pudding to gel when mixed with milk. Additional ingredients sometimes used as a thickener include gums that are soluble in cold water, such as carrageenans and alginates.

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