You'll Want to Try All 10 of Our Best Pudding Recipes of All Time (2024)

Creamy Rice Pudding

With more than 4,000 5-star reviews, this rice pudding is a classic. You can serve it topped with nutmeg or cinnamon, and reviewers like to use short or medium grain rice for an extra creamy consistency. "This is, without a doubt, the BEST and EASIEST rice pudding recipe I have ever made. I followed the suggestions of others and used medium grain rice and half the sugar called for. If you've never made rice pudding before or are looking for an excellent, easy recipe, this one is for you," says home cook Shaz.

Banana Pudding IV

Reviewers rave about this classic no-cook Southern dessert. Some reviewers like to use banana pudding mix instead of vanilla, but that's up to personal preference. This recipe is sure to bring back memories from when your grandma made her famous banana pudding at family gatherings.

Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding

This chocolate pudding is made with cornstarch and cocoa powder for a decadent and easy dessert. You can serve this pudding on its own, or some reviewers like to freeze it into pudding pops or serve warm over brownies. "Five stars for a humble, homemade chocolate pudding. Perfectly sweet. Perfectly chocolatey. Perfectly creamy and comforting. I made no changes to the recipe," says reviewer naples34102.

Classic Tapioca Pudding

This easy-to-make tapioca pudding can be served warm or cold. Reviewers have used different kinds of tapioca other than quick-cooking tapioca, but you'll have to pay attention to the pudding because thickening times can vary. You can serve topped with your favorite fruit.

Dirt Pudding

Kids and adults alike will love this dirt pudding with French vanilla pudding mix, whipped cream, and Oreos. You can add extra toppings to make the "dirt" more fun — like gummy worms, candy corn pumpkins, or Peeps. Reviewers have used regular vanilla and chocolate pudding mixes to make this as well.

Custard Bread Pudding

Put your leftover bread to good use with this Custard Bread Pudding. This recipe doesn't include any sauce topping, but reviewers say the custard is so moist you don't need it — some reviewers like to add whiskey for extra liquid and a little zing. "Without a doubt, bread pudding is my husband's favorite dessert. He says this is absolutely, positively the BEST he has ever eaten," says home cook Bonny Flemister.

Chia Coconut Pudding with Coconut Milk

This chia pudding is naturally sweetened with coconut milk and agave, but you can use sugar if you prefer. Serve topped with your favorite fruit and a dash of cinnamon. "This recipe turned out great! My kids enjoyed this and kept eating more! I added fruits like fresh pineapple kiwi pears and granola," says reviewer sagittaloha.

Peachy Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

This creamy peach bread pudding is topped with a decadent caramel rum sauce to make for a truly delicious dessert. This recipe uses fresh peaches, but you can use canned peaches if you prefer. Reviewers like to double the amount of bread and serve topped with whipped cream or chocolate chips in addition to the sauce.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

This five-ingredient chia seed pudding is great to make the night before. You can use dairy milk alternatives if you prefer, though it might alter the flavor a little bit — reviewers like using oat, almond, or soy milk. "This is so good! The end result reminded me of tapioca pudding (but with much better flavor). Plus my 10-year-old daughter loved it too," says Allrecipes Allstar Jennifer Baker.

Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding

"This is a super easy pudding that can be adapted as needed to be both vegetarian or vegan. A very versatile pudding recipe that is easy to modify. Can be eaten warm, if preferred," says recipe contributor Phaewryn. You can use different dairy milk substitutions if you prefer. And serve this pudding topped with chocolate chips, bananas, or Oreo pieces.

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