The Jigoku-mushi Purin, or “hell-steamed custard pudding,” is so devilishly delicious that it topped the list in a nationwide survey on which local creme caramels people most want to buy.

When it comes to dessert, nothing's yummier than a cup of pudding or custard. Lucious and creamy, a good old-fashioned custard or tasty pudding can feel like the ultimate indulgence, but we often ...