Pumpkin Pie Pudding Recipe
Cozy and creamy Pumpkin Pie Pudding that combines classic pumpkin pie spices with a luscious smooth pudding texture. Perfect for a quick, comforting fall dessert that’s easy to make, versatile, and suitable for any occasion.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk or plant-based milk (such as whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk)
- 1/2 cup sugar or preferred sweetener
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and all the warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) until fully blended to ensure even flavor distribution and smooth thickening.
- Add Pumpkin and Milk: Whisk in the pumpkin puree then slowly pour in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. The mixture will begin to take on the iconic creamy pumpkin pie color.
- Cook Over Medium Heat: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly. The pudding will gradually thicken in about 5 to 7 minutes. Stirring helps avoid scorching and lumps.
- Remove from Heat and Stir in Vanilla: Once thickened, remove the pudding from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the aroma and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Pour the pudding into serving dishes, cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.
Notes
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for the most vibrant flavor.
- Stir constantly while cooking to maintain smoothness and prevent burning.
- Taste pumpkin puree before adding sugar since sweetness may vary.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto pudding surface while chilling to prevent skin.
- This pudding is delicious served chilled or slightly warm, depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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