I don't want a seven-stage type thing because I get discourage when something takes that long. To Pepper Homemade puddings vary in trickiness and I screw up a batch from time to time. Which is why I am on a diet.
Men usually love bread pudding.
Serve it hot with ice cold milk poured over it. Don't know why - something like plain yogurt lets the bugs settle down and behave. Great for ulcer patients. Not so good on the waist. Although, if milk is on your eating list, this can work too.