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Custard, pudding and mousse recipes

Here's where you'll find recipes involving custard, pudding, and mousse - three similar (but different!) creamy desserts. All typically involve a few of the same basic ingredients: cream or milk, sugar, and some sort of flavoring ingredient. The primary distinction is in how they are thickened. Pudding typically uses cornstarch as a thickener, whereas custard is usually thickened with eggs. Mousse can be thickened with whipped cream or egg whites, and is not cooked (whereas the others are).

  • A mini no bake strawberry cheesecake served in a glass jar with a spoon.
    Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (No Bake)
  • Small ramekin filled with chocolate pudding and topped with berries and whipped cream.
    Quick and Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding {gluten-free, refined sugar-free}
  • Mini pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream, on a plate.
    Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes (with gluten-free option)
  • Ultra-Rich Vegan Dark Chocolate-Mint Mousse - extra-thick and silky dark chocolate mousse with a touch of fresh mint flavor - made with healthier ingredients for all the indulgence with less guilt! {gluten-free}| www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Ultra-Rich Vegan Dark Chocolate-Mint Mousse {GF}
  • Cherry Neapolitan Mousse | brighteyedbaker.com
    10 Pound Cherry Challenge: Cherry Neapolitan Mousse
  • Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

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 Thanks for stopping by! Here's what you can expect to find on Bright-Eyed Baker: lots of baked goods and other sweets made from scratch, plus the occasional coffee recipe, mixed drink, or kitchen how-to post. My goal is to show you that from-scratch baking - gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise - doesn't have to be intimidating, no matter how busy life gets. Learn more about me.

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