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• In the U.S. pudding refers to a thick, creamy dessert cooked on a stove top or baked. In the United States, pudding refers to a custard-like creamy dessert that most often comes in a chocolate or vanilla flavor. Thickening agents are used in this type of pudding, usually eggs, rice, tapioca, gelatin or cornstarch.

  There are many other types of puddings. In the U.K. pudding can refer to almost any dessert. Some puddings are savory, containing meats like sausage, or boiled, steamed or baked batters such as Yorkshire pudding. Steamed pies are also known as puddings, the most well known being steak and kidney pudding.

• Fast Facts

  1. Thickened with eggs, cornstarch or gelatin
  2. Jell-O: Best-selling pudding mixes
  3. Mango pudding popular in Hong Kong
  4. Instant varieties available require no cooking

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  1. Yorkshire Pudding
  2. Bread Pudding
  3. Plum Pudding
  4. Tapioca Pudding
  5. Rice Pudding
  6. Sticky Toffee Pudding
  7. Spotted Dick
  8. Custard
  9. Flan
  10. Mousse

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