T he best instant pudding mix is creamy, comforting, and perfectly sweet. It should have a velvety texture that melts in your mouth, and a flavor that passes for homemade—and if ...

The 1972 print ad for the Jell-O No-Bake Cheesecake with Pudding ... The vintage recipe for the no-bake cheesecake recommends vanilla or lemon pudding mix; I went with lemon.

This is it. Infused into the cream, the round flavor of the vanilla bean offsets the tartness of the passion fruit. A smidge of gelatin assists in the set. Serve unadorned, or top with passion ...