Yum Yum Dessert

Simple and good yum-hum dessert

For as simple as this yum yum dessert is to fix, it’s amazingly good. You can choose the flavor by choosing the flavor of the instant pudding you use. OR, you can switch the ice cream flavor instead.

I usually use vanilla pudding and vanilla ice cream, but I’ve switched chocolate ice cream for the vanilla, and I’ve used butterscotch pudding with the vanilla ice cream. You could try other flavors as well, especially if your family has other ice cream or pudding flavors that are their favorites.

I have two variations of this recipe, both given to me by great cooks! There’s not a lot of difference, but I will give you the options. All you need to make this yum yum dessert is instant pudding mix, milk, vanilla, and ice cream; for the crust you need Ritz crackers and butter.  Cool whip for a topping is optional.

With the Ritz cracker crust, this yum yum dessert has a sweet and salty combination that makes a great dessert.  When you’ve had this dish, you’ll understand why it is called “yum yum”!

Easy fix

This recipe can be made several days ahead and put into the freezer until you are ready to serve. It’s great for a carry-in meal or for a family gathering when you’ve got a lot of things going on. Fix it ahead, put it in the freezer, and forget about it. There’s no last minute preparation necessary. You can also make two different recipes: a chocolate and a vanilla, for example. Or try some butterscotch or lemon. Oreo cookie ice cream with vanilla pudding is a great combination. The prospects are endless, so you’ll never get tired of this recipe.

The salty Ritz crackers add a flair to the sweet dessert, and so you’ve got a sweet and salty taste all in one dish. Your family and friends will love this, guaranteed.

This recipe is a repeat from several years ago. Every time I make this, I wonder why I don’t make it more often. Now it’s your turn. The recipe is here, so scroll on down!

The recipe

Yum Yum Dessert

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Simple, easy, sweet and salty. Ingredients you will usually have in your kitchen. Fun to fix and fun to serve.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Ingredients

  

• Crust:
• Recipe One: 2 1/2 packages Ritz crackers and 3/4 cup melted butter
• Recipe Two: 60 Ritz crackers and 1/2 cup melted butter
• Filling: 2 boxes 3.5 oz. instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup milk Recipe Two: 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla No vanilla in recipe Two
• 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
• Cool whip Recipe One

Instructions

 

• Crut:
• Mix cracker crumbs and butter together
• Press crumbs into bottom of 9 x 11 pan (save 1/2 cup for topping)
• Mix milk and vanilla with pudding.
• Add ice cream.
• Mix well and pour on top of crumbs
• Top with Cool Whip (optional)
• Top with reserved crumbs
• Freeze until ready to serve (unless you are serving by the next day).