35 Amazing Recipes to Make With Boxed Vanilla Pudding

Boring boxed vanilla pudding gets an instant upgrade with these delicious desserts. We'll show you how to make pies, trifles, ice cream treats and more.

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Vanilla Cream Puff Dessert

Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I’ve served it at Cub Scout banquets, birthday parties and holidays. I’m a regular baker, and this dessert is one of my all-time favorites. —Denise Wahl, Homer Glen, Illinois

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Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

Total Time 25 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a sweet yet refreshing dessert. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Total Time 55 min
Servings 16 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: After sampling this flavor at an ice cream stand, I kept trying to duplicate it until it was just right. This blueberry cheesecake ice cream is a hit! —Melissa Symington, Neche, North Dakota
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Snickers Salad

Total Time 15 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, sweet salad with crisp apple crunch is a real people-pleaser. It makes a lot, which is good, because it will go fast! —Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa
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Banana Split Cake

Total Time 30 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
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Calgary Nanaimo Bars

Total Time 25 min
Servings 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in a British Columbia kitchen. They're three delicious layers of Canadian goodness. —Carol Hillier, Calgary, Alberta
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Birthday Cake Freezer Pops

Total Time 25 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead of going to the store whenever a craving hits, I just head to my freezer. —Dawn Lopez, Westerly, Rhode Island
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Budapest Roll

Total Time 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: If you’re a fan of Yule logs and pumpkin rolls, taste my Swedish specialty made from hazelnut meringue. People are in awe every time I bring it somewhere. —Catherine Walbridge, Boise, Idaho
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Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Torte

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a busy mom's twist on a favorite dessert—tiramisu. The dish is simple to assemble and perfect to make the day before you want to serve it. The hardest thing about this recipe is waiting for it to chill so you can eat it! —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
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Orange-Fig Pull-Aparts

Total Time 55 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For breakfast on Thanksgiving, my mom requested an orange pull-apart bread. I tried making one by dressing up tubes of refrigerated rolls. She loved it!—Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
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Can't-Eat-Just-One Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My cinnamon rolls have been known to vanish quickly. Once I dropped off a dozen rolls for my brothers, and they emptied the pan in 10 minutes. —Regina Farmwald, West Farmington, Ohio
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Strawberry Bliss

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You'll love this homemade puff pastry crust topped with a soft-set pudding layer that has a hint of strawberry flavor. This dessert needs to chill for at least an hour, so it's a fabulous make-ahead dish. —Candace Richter, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Root Beer Float Pie

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is the kind of recipe your kids will look back on and always remember. And you don't even need to use an oven! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn't love peanut butter ice cream? —Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida
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Eggnog Ladyfinger Dessert

Total Time 20 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The combination of cranberries and eggnog will bring a festive end to any holiday meal. Plus, it's super simple to prepare. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
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Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I make sticky buns and cinnamon rolls quite often because my husband loves them. One day I had some fresh pumpkin on hand and decided to try pumpkin cinnamon buns. We loved the results! —Glenda Joseph, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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Mini Rum Cakes

Total Time 10 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My mother and I tried many different types of rum cake to find the best one, and finally hit on this cake that doesn't dry out and imparts the most flavor. For a really moist cake, brush rum over the individual sponge cakes before topping them with the filling. —Dona M. Hoffman, Addison, Illinois
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Pig Pickin’ Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years and now it’s almost guilt-free. —Pam Sjolund, Columbia, South Carolina
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Peanut Butter Pudding Dessert

Total Time 50 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here's a fun layered dessert that will appeal to all ages. If you want it even nuttier, you can use chunky peanut butter, and if you're not a fan of cashews, substitute your favorite nut. This peanut butter lasagna is one of my favorite pudding desserts. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
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Cranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a fantastic brunch item? Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns. They use frozen roll dough and couldn't be simpler to make. The buns rise overnight in the refrigerator, so you just need to bake them the next morning.—Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina
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Boston Cream Angel Cake

Total Time 10 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You can prepare this delectable dessert in no time. To change this cake to your family's liking, try different flavors of instant pudding or different ice cream toppings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Vanilla French Toast

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We discovered this easy French toast recipe in Mexico. We couldn’t figure out what made the French toast so delicious until we learned the secret was vanilla. Since then, we’ve added a touch of vanilla to our waffle and pancake recipes, and it makes all the difference. —Joe and Bobbi Schott, Castroville, Texas
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Toffee Brownie Trifle

Total Time 45 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with other flavors of pudding or substitute your favorite candy bar. It tastes great with low-fat and sugar-free products, too. —Wendy Bennett, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Banana Cream Pie with Pudding

Total Time 10 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor. Because it uses instant pudding, the no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
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Ribbon Pudding Pie

Total Time 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi
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Pecan Coffee Cake

Total Time 45 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My mom serves this nutty coffee cake for Christmas breakfast each year. The simple recipe is a big timesaver on such an event-filled morning. Everyone loves the crunchy topping. —Becky Wax, Tuscola, Illinois
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Snappy Pumpkin Dessert

Total Time 30 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Our town has a pumpkin-canning factory, so we're known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World." New pumpkin recipes are always welcomed by our family, and this has become a favorite. The gingersnap crust is the perfect flavor pairing to the pumpkin. —Nilah Fischer, Morton, Illinois
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Crumb-Topped Raspberry Coffee Cake

Total Time 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Raspberries are abundant at our summer home nearby Aziscohos Lake. So I developed this recipe to share the bounty with our guests. The pretty crumb-topped cake's fruity flavor really shines through. —Marian Cummings, West Paris, Maine
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Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

Total Time 25 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For a dessert that looks as great as it tastes, this one can’t be beat! Layers of rich pound cake, luscious cream and sweet strawberries make this treat very inviting. —Marnie Stoughton, Glenburnie, Ontario
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Chocolate Eclair

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: With creamy filling and fudgy frosting, this chocolate eclair recipe is extra special. —Jessica Campbell, Viola, Wisconsin
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Quick Icebox Sandwiches

Total Time 20 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My mother liked making these cool, creamy treats when I was growing up in the States because they're so quick to fix. Then I made them for my three kids.—Sandy Armijo, Naples, Italy
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Aunt Marion’s Fruit Salad Dessert

Total Time 20 min
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Aunt Marion, my namesake, is like a grandma to me. She gave me this luscious salad recipe, which goes to all our family reunions, hunt club suppers and snowmobile club picnics...and I go home with no leftovers! —Marion LaTourette, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
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Thelma's Chocolate Eclair

Total Time 20 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love eclairs, but making the actual pastry is difficult, so I came up with this recipe as a substitute. It still satisfies my cravings with the same wonderful flavors. —Thelma Beam, Esbon, Kansas
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Brownie Mocha Trifle

Total Time 40 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: By using instant pudding and a convenient box of brownie mix, there's nothing to the preparation. The result is moist and chewy. And the layers look so pretty spooned into a glass trifle bowl. —Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta
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No-Cook Coconut Pie

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy No-Cook Coconut Pie proves that a quick meal doesn't have to go without dessert. —Jeanette Fuehring, Concordia, Missouri