This is delightful! I was wowed by Nicole's use of instant pudding mix in her book too.
Btw, I use a crumb crust for an eggnog custard pie around Christmas. I think it's possible to bake a custard in a crumb crust without it becoming a soggy mess. Parbaking helps. Minding the thickness of the crust helps. But I do think it sacrifices the texture of super crisp bottom in favor of something more merged (?) together, but it can still be delicious.
I *love* that cookbook! Her recipes are just stuff I want to eat. Bonus that they are also so fun to make. Thank you for the recipe, I will definitely try it!
I will be sure to comment back if I end up making it, I’m just kinda all over the place on what to make and just know I’ll get overwhelmed at the last minute with indecision 🤣
This looks great! I am shocked that you've never had instant pudding before. My mother made lots of non-instant puddings and I always HATED the skin on top. Instant pudding was not only faster to make, it also didn't develop the dreaded skin, so doubly nice in my young opinion.
I don’t think my mom purchased anything but the Handi Snacks pudding cups! The only pudding we ever made from scratch was oddly Bird’s Custard. I could polish off a whole serving by myself in one sitting.
i was about to ask if you've used bird's! i only did once to follow a strict book recipe for an event and now i can't remember if it gets cooked or not!
i've been pouring over everyone's pumpkin pie recipes bc i always make sweet potato and i'm finally granting my husband's wish this year, just can't decide what method/combo to use w/ my regular pie crust.
Hi! I made this last night and I’m so pumped to take it to a friendsgiving today! Thank you so much for the recipe!! Side note to anyone looking for Instant Clear Jel in NYC- they have it at Kalustyan’s in their in house line, and in various sizes (!) bc of course they do 💕
This is delightful! I was wowed by Nicole's use of instant pudding mix in her book too.
Btw, I use a crumb crust for an eggnog custard pie around Christmas. I think it's possible to bake a custard in a crumb crust without it becoming a soggy mess. Parbaking helps. Minding the thickness of the crust helps. But I do think it sacrifices the texture of super crisp bottom in favor of something more merged (?) together, but it can still be delicious.
my mom's lemon meringue with the vanilla wafer crumb crust is my favorite!! it's merged in that good way.
This does sound so good!
This makes so much sense!! I shall be brave and give the baked custard + cookie crust another try
So interesting about the modified cornstarch! Off to see if I can find it in the UK
Folks also use it in cakes too, though I haven’t tried it! The idea is it allows you to incorporate more moisture in a recipe and have a softer crumb
I *love* that cookbook! Her recipes are just stuff I want to eat. Bonus that they are also so fun to make. Thank you for the recipe, I will definitely try it!
It’s such a good book!!
Ohhh I am tempted to try it in vegan form, since there will be vegan guests on TG. This looks very good!!
One question, kinda adjacent, but since you mentioned - what ratio clearjel to heavy cream would you suggest for stabilizing?
Also would love to hear how it comes out veganized if you try it
Found it, thank you!
I will be sure to comment back if I end up making it, I’m just kinda all over the place on what to make and just know I’ll get overwhelmed at the last minute with indecision 🤣
So I haven’t tried it myself but if you follow the link to the King Arthur blog post they go into detail about that!
This looks great! I am shocked that you've never had instant pudding before. My mother made lots of non-instant puddings and I always HATED the skin on top. Instant pudding was not only faster to make, it also didn't develop the dreaded skin, so doubly nice in my young opinion.
I don’t think my mom purchased anything but the Handi Snacks pudding cups! The only pudding we ever made from scratch was oddly Bird’s Custard. I could polish off a whole serving by myself in one sitting.
“Scratch” I should say lol
i was about to ask if you've used bird's! i only did once to follow a strict book recipe for an event and now i can't remember if it gets cooked or not!
i've been pouring over everyone's pumpkin pie recipes bc i always make sweet potato and i'm finally granting my husband's wish this year, just can't decide what method/combo to use w/ my regular pie crust.
Birds gets cooked on the stovetop, if my memory serves me right!
Hi! I made this last night and I’m so pumped to take it to a friendsgiving today! Thank you so much for the recipe!! Side note to anyone looking for Instant Clear Jel in NYC- they have it at Kalustyan’s in their in house line, and in various sizes (!) bc of course they do 💕
Could you just use instant pudding in a pinch?
I am vague insta parasocial friends w Nicole! Lol, I could msg her a link to your article!! I bet she’d be soooo down to yap, she’s the coolest!!!
Oh that’s sweet! I texted her about it lol, it was more a little wave to her 👋🏼 thank you though!
Well hey, a direct line is even better than vague internet friends who’ve yet to meet irl, lol! She’s so fun.
you’re so awesome
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