These easy pudding desserts come together in no time and deliver rich, creamy satisfaction with every spoonful.

For starters, you can try a basic vanilla pudding mix with a white, spice, or vanilla cake mix. Or, if you want something a little creamier, consider pairing one of these mixes with Jell-O's ...

To make faux pastry cream, whisk together 3 cups heavy cream, a 3.4-ounce box of vanilla instant pudding mix, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract), and a pinch of salt until ...

Pudding doesn’t make for a great fluffy cake base because of how dense it is—the dessert becomes weighed down and claggy. It can be, however, a helpful addition to any muffin mix.

To make faux pastry cream, whisk together 3 cups heavy cream, a 3.4-ounce box of vanilla instant pudding mix, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract), and a pinch of salt until ...