Cook N Serve Pudding to Use in Trifle?

[babywings76]

I really am craving Janet's PB cup trifle. I bought everything I needed, or so I thought. I realized I don't have the instant pudding. I have vanilla instant (not sure I would like that instead) or I have the cook n serve pudding. I have never used that kind of pudding before. Is there a way to do it in the microwave? Would I be able to use it for the trifle tonight, or does it have to cool down a certain amount of time? How should I incorporate the peanut butter into it-while it's cooking or after?

 

[babywings76]

So I googled it. Some one has asked this question before. Well, not about Janet's trifle and having to mix melted PB into the pudding. But advice was given that I could cook the pudding, then put it in a bowl and put it over ice in another bowl (our SS bowls are perfect for this!). So now, I just have to see if it'll work with adding the PB to it. I think I'll melt the PB and then when the pudding is starting to set, I'll whisk it in.

Don't you love my dumb posts where I go off to answer myself?! :blushing:

 

[KellyTheChef]

I agree with your answer to yourself!

You sound like me...once I have a craving in mind, I would be trying like mad to make that thing! Hope it turns out well for you, since I am on the prowl for chocolate tonight too! lol

 

[babywings76]

Thanks Kelly! It turned out well. Using the cook and serve sure is a pain in the neck, though. I had to stand there and constantly stir the pot till it came to a boil. It cooled off fairly quickly using the SS bowls with ice. I could feel it thicken up and when it wasn't hot anymore, I added the melted PB. It didn't get chunky, like it usually does when you use instant pudding, but it still was good. Now I have a whole trifle that I need to share with people so I don't end up eating it all. It's so rich, but so good! So, if anyone else encounters this problem.... yes, you can use the cooking type of pudding, it just takes a little more time.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! Don't worry, I've got you covered. For the trifle, it's best to use instant pudding as it sets quickly and will hold up well in the layers of the trifle. However, if you only have vanilla instant pudding, you can definitely use that instead. Just add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to the pudding mix to give it a chocolate flavor.As for the cook n serve pudding, you can definitely use that as well. To make it in the microwave, follow the instructions on the package and cook for about half the recommended time. Then, stir in the peanut butter and continue cooking until the pudding is thick and creamy. Let it cool for a few minutes before layering it in the trifle.If you're short on time, you can also use the cook n serve pudding straight from the stovetop. Just make sure to let it cool down for a few minutes before layering it in the trifle.As for incorporating the peanut butter, you can either mix it in while the pudding is cooking or drizzle it on top of the pudding layers. Both ways will give you that delicious peanut butter flavor in your trifle.I hope this helps! Let me know how your trifle turns out. Happy cooking!