There's something about pudding that's so ... evocative. The one word -- pudding -- can bring back memories of school lunches, of elegant dinner parties, of restaurants and meals both humble and grand. Here, we capture the best of the word in 7 different preparations: hot and cold, purist and creative. You're one spoonful away from a memory ... and a fantastic dessert.
Burnt Caramel Pudding by Midge
![Burnt Caramel Pudding](https://images.food52.com/qPof8mVO3OKIzIIqqfvPmgM9vY4=/03e4ea8e-eae2-4cda-93f0-a301fb9fcb6f--030111F_621.JPG)
Lemon Posset by mrslarkin
![Lemon Posset](https://images.food52.com/TuGdFVuq3b11XEWTvMWJPw0P8is=/75520dd8-eb4e-48ea-aa39-42e092021e26--022310F_699.JPG)
Chocolate Pudding by amanda
![Chocolate Pudding](https://images.food52.com/PUSEjVHVrCRlifxII4w-H8Zwqjg=/bc89e4c7-0cfe-4b20-9a06-161587081e36--040511F_215.JPG)
Caramel Rice Pudding with Brown Butter and Creme Fraiche by merrill
![Caramel Rice Pudding](https://images.food52.com/99RM5F3KFBBpgWeWjScKh6hKWAY=/7fa44a41-2849-40ca-a5f7-3db37ee2db09--121409F_432.JPG)
Nutella Pudding by Arathi
![Nutella Pudding](https://images.food52.com/RcYe54wLppcl6poXA4iYdFVa4J0=/1ec0de39-e13e-4522-aaad-7e09b2df9890--030111F_574.JPG)
Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding by student epicure
![Bourbon Chocolate Bread Pudding](https://images.food52.com/GBaeFnh8G4bZRvTO_23hxw8Lne4=/34b15bd0-193f-4f58-b34e-9410685e457d--022310F_390.JPG)
Pudding Chomeur by camille
![Pudding Chomeur](https://images.food52.com/nWuUqVFKnzgAUHM1MpTT0603GUk=/fce83477-239e-48f2-a33b-b73204fd39e1--100609F_0120.JPG)
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