Autumn Pumpkin Pudding - individual cups

 1 15-oz can pureed pumpkin (not filling)

1 12-oz can evaporated milk

1 6-oz box vanilla INSTANT pudding

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.

For graham cracker crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs - or 11 graham crackers, pulverized

3 TBS sugar

7 TBS butter, melted

Stir together crumbs and sugar; stir in melted butter until well mixed.

Place a small spoonful of "crust" in each cup (highball plastic cup or clear dessert cup)

Pour pumpkin pudding in each cup.

Refrigerate until well-chilled.

Serve topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon or sprinkles

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Instant Rice Pudding

1 cup Minute Rice                       
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups milk, divided   
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla

In a saucepan, combine rice, 2 cups milk, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.           
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and boil slowly for 10 minutes.
Mix eggs with 1/2 cup milk.
Slowly add egg mixture to hot mixture, stirring vigorously with whisk.
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Add vanilla.
Allow to cool 10 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.