DessertsEasy Pudding Recipes For Busy Cooks: Layered Pudding Delight and Honey Rice Pudding
Even the most harried cook can find time for these easy dessert recipes. And they are perfect for beginners who aren"t too secure in their cooking skills just yet. Your family and friends will think you are a hard-working expert, and you can keep that secret to yourself! This Layered Pudding Delight is just that--delightful. Only 5 ingredients but they make for a dessert that is not only easy but also makes a very pretty presentation. Directions are also given to turn this into a diabetic-friendly dessert. The Honey Rice Pudding makes a great dessert with it"s creamy texture and the hint of citrus and the golden raisins.
LAYERED PUDDING DELIGHT
14 whole Graham crackers, divided
1 pkg (6-serving size) vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
21-oz can fruit pie filling (ie cherry, strawberry, blueberry, etc)
Line a 9-inch square pan with 1/3 of the Graham crackers, breaking as needed to fit the pan. Prepare the pudding mix with the milk as directed on the package. Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes then blend in the thawed whipped topping. Spread half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Add another layer of crackers just like the first layer. Top the crackers with the remaining pudding mix. Layer the remaining crackers over the pudding. Spread pie filling over the Graham crackers. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
NOTE: This recipe can be made for diabetics by using sugar-free pudding mix and Splenda sweetened pie filling.
HONEY RICE PUDDING
1 1/2 cups water
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups pre-cooked rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 egg, beaten
4 tsps cornstarch
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange peel, grated
In a heavy saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil; stir in rice. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the milk and the raisins. Cook over medium heat about 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Mix together the remaining milk, egg, and cornstarch; slowly stir the mixture into the rice mixture. Cook another 2 minutes. Stir in honey, vanilla, and orange peel. Cool to warm, stirring occasionally. Serve while warm.
Enjoy!