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Can I use almond milk?

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Yes, you can use almond milk as a substitute.

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Can I make two boxes at once?

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Assuming they are the same type and flavor, yes. But you would need to double the measurements to compensate.

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Can I replace the milk with orange juice if I am lactose intolerant?

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You could, but it would be gross and would not have the consistency of pudding.

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Can I refrigerate the pudding overnight?

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Yes, you can keep the pudding in the fridge overnight, but I would avoid adding any mix-in ingredients (like fruit) until you're ready to serve it. Also, covering the pudding with plastic wrap will prevent it from forming a skin or absorbing other smells from the fridge.

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What causes pudding to remain runny?

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If it's not brought to a boil, it won't fully set and will be really runny. Or if it's brought to a boil and it's still runny, then it hasn't cooked enough. If even then it's still runny, there might have been too much milk used. It works best with whole milk as it gives it a thicker consistency and much better taste.

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Can I add cocoa powder to vanilla pudding to make chocolate pudding? How much would I add?

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Yes, you can, just make sure to check if the cocoa is sweetened or not, just for taste preferences. First add a little, then taste it, and add more if you'd like (start with 1 tablespoon).

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How do I thicken, cook, and serve pudding if it won't set after 4 hours?

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Put it back onto the stove until the liquids have evaporated enough to give it a thicker texture, so for about 2 minutes after it comes to a rolling boil, or a little longer if it’s still runny.

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Can I boil it again 24 hours later if it hasn't set in the refrigerator?

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Liquefy the mixture first, then boil it again, but make sure the pudding thickens while it's boiling.

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My box of vanilla cook-and-serve pudding says to use 3 cups of milk. You say 2. Which is correct?

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The box you have is larger than the one used in the instructions. Use 3 cups as directed.

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I made a mistake and microwaved the instant pudding! Is that harmful to eat?

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It's not harmful to eat, but it most likely won't taste as good and the texture will be different.

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Do I have to cook it?

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Yes. In order to make jello pudding, you need to cook the pudding mix and milk. Consider looking at other jello pudding recipes that are made in the fridge without cooking.

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Could I mix cooked pudding with instant pudding if they're both ready to eat?

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Yes, you can mix prepared cooked pudding with prepared instant pudding.The puddings should be about the same temperature when mixed.

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May I use half-and-half instead of milk?

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No, I do not recommend using half-and-half in this recipe.

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Can I cook instant pudding?

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No, it is not recommended as it is not necessary for the pudding to form. You should simply follow the instructions listed on the box.

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Can I add chocolate syrup to the pudding?

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Yes, you can add the syrup to the pudding. You can adjust the recipe to add the amount that you desire to the pudding.

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My instant pudding isn't setting up, how can I fix it?

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Put it in the fridge for a few hours. It chills it faster than leaving it sitting out.

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Why is there watery stuff on top of my pudding the day after I made it?

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This is extremely common. The watery appearance of the pudding is known as syneresis, where the starch gels inside the pudding begin to loosen up over a period of 24 hours. There isn't really a way to prevent this from happening, so it's best to eat the pudding as soon as you can. If you can't, it's still okay to eat it this way too; the consistency just might be a bit different.

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Do you boil the water? And what temperature?

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Not quite, you have to boil the milk, not water to get the right consistency for pudding. Boiling is 100ºC (212ºF). Bubbles should be rising to the top.

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I need French vanilla instant pudding for a recipe. I only have vanilla instant pudding. What could I add to make French vanilla?

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It really isn't all that different, normal vanilla will work just fine, and taste just as delicious!

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Can I make "worms in dirt" 2-3 days ahead of time?

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As long as it stays covered and in the fridge, you should be able to prepare it before your event.

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