That's right: a dessert pudding. (4) ?I?E I suppose RICE. Try not to laugh? (7, 7)
?E??????, ??T?M?T I suppose something ATTEMPT. Rubbing out the word 'doingO'. (9) E?E???I?N. It's up to Rex to get one money. (5) R???N. Ready, is taking up positions. (5) ??S?S