Puddings & Custards
Lemon posset, rice pudding, and bread pudding bring different ingredients into a soft dessert. These puddings and custards invite attention to the texture of a serving eaten with a spoon.
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Bread Pudding
Bread pudding gives bread a new form through a seasoned custard and cooking. Sweet potato, pecan, and bourbon variations offer different flavors within a soft, substantial dessert.
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Elvis Presley’s Graceland Banana Pudding
Elvis Presley’s favorite Graceland banana pudding, with homemade vanilla custard, bananas, vanilla wafers, and golden meringue.

Dolly Parton’s Mother’s Banana Pudding
Dolly Parton’s family-style banana pudding layers homemade vanilla custard, ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, and a golden baked meringue.
Silky Lemon Posset
A classic British dessert that transforms just a few simple ingredients into a luxuriously smooth, citrus-infused custard. Rich cream, sugar, and fresh Lemon create a silky, elegant dessert…
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Bread Pudding with Bourbon Maple Syrup
This decadent bread pudding combines the warmth of sweet potatoes, the crunch of pecans, and the richness of brioche bread, baked into a custard that’s golden on top…

Riz au Lait with Caramel Cream and Almond Praline
This Parisian-inspired dessert is a refined take on classic rice pudding, adapted from chef Stéphane Jégo’s signature dish at L’Ami Jean. Tender, creamy rice is folded with whipped…
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Blackberry Sauce
This Buttermilk Panna Cotta is delicate, tangy, and silky-smooth—an elegant chilled dessert that refreshes the palate and provides the perfect balance after a spicy or rich meal. Paired…
Instant Pot Vanilla Custard with Nutmeg
This smooth, creamy vanilla custard is a simple yet elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion. With the help of the Instant Pot, this custard is effortlessly prepared, eliminating…
Elegant Baked Custard with Nutmeg
This classic baked custard is a luxurious, silky dessert that combines the sweetness of condensed milk with the delicate flavor of vanilla and a hint of nutmeg. Its…

Easy Bavarian Cream
Ingredients 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Procedure Combine the instant pudding and heavy whipping cream in a large bowl or the…

Classic Baked Vanilla Custard
This Classic Baked Vanilla Custard is a timeless dessert that balances velvety smoothness with delicate flavors. Made with rich condensed milk and a hint of vanilla, this dish…
