The heat index nearly got up to 110°F the other day, so the South is still in its icebox cake and no-bake pie era—unless there's hot banana pudding, which is a 365-day-a-year treat.

But that got me thinking, while I can easily tell you which Jell-O flavor works best for each recipe, I’ve never really considered which ones I enjoy on their own. I wanted to find one that could ...

In a large heat-resistant bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. With wire whisk, stir in yogurt; with wood spoon, fold in whipped topping. Transfer mixture to prepared crust, refrigerate ...

The taste test. The Pie Folks mix couldn’t be easier to use. Recently, I picked up a box at Superlo and made a banana pudding for my family — and it took me less than 10 minutes to whip together.

The smell of this Jell-O Banana Cream Pudding is the best part ... I think this would be an excellent option for making a pie on its own or as a way to upgrade the flavor of banana pudding ...