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INSTANT PUDDING ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT Instant pudding mix was first introduced by a brand called My-T-Fine in 1918. Emerging during the post-World War I manufacturing boom, it swiftly earned its place in kitchens nationwide. Adding pudding mix to boxed cake mix yields a moister, denser and more flavorful cake. It is one of the best ways to make a boxed cake mix taste homemade. Biscoff cookies are a type of spiced shortbread cookie that originated in Belgium. Biscoff are known for their distinctive flavor, which is a combination of caramelized sugar, cinnamon and other spices. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1½ cups ice-cold water 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant banana pudding mix 3 cups cold heavy cream Vanilla wafers or Biscoff cookies, for serving BANANA PUDDING Makes 12 servings

HOW TO PREP: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk and water. Start by using the hand mixer or stand mixer on medium

until the cream starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Then, increase the speed to medium-high and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip. With the mixer running on low speed, add the reserved pudding mixture to the whipped cream a spoonful at a time. Mix until well-blended and no visible streaks of pudding remain. To serve, transfer the pudding mixture into mason jars or small bowls. Garnish each serving with vanilla wafers or Biscoff cookies.

BANANA PUDDING speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the instant pudding mix to the bowl and continue to beat until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to another medium bowl, cover and refrig erate until firm, for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream on medium speed

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