I've read on CC that if you use ready made pudding packs as a filling for cake it needs to be refrigerated. If I mixed the pudding with buttercream would there be enough sugar present to prevent the filling/cake from spoiling.

I want to use the pudding as a filling this weekend...I'm not anticipating too much cake leftover but just in case there is, I'd like to know what to do.

TIA

Hmmmm....dunno.....(bump)

You might want to try ShirleyW's faux bavarian cream:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2396-Bavarian-Cream-Filling.html

HTH

...yeah but where do ya get Pastry Pride???? Is it in WA state?

Pastry Pride/Rich's Bettercreme threads:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-1814171-.html

Pastry Pride tips:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-181061-.html

HTH
Rich's Bettercreme Availability:

cake deco shops
Sam's Club (pre-whipped)
GFS (Gordon Food Service)
Sysco
http://tinyurl.com/22a27h (www.sugarcraft.com)

I've wondered about using ready made puddings as a filling also, because I have very limited fridge space.

If you call customer sevice # on the back of the package, they should be able to tell you.

There are ready made puddings that don't require refridgeration. I think Handi Snacks brand is one of them

I use them all the time in the little cakes I do and as a precaution I tell the people to refrigerate them because they have pudding in the middle. Better safe than sorry.
Mary