Homemade pudding is a delicious way to end your meal, and this easy homemade pumpkin pudding recipe is no different. An easy to make pudding recipe with the delicious flavor of pumpkin. The perfect fall dessert! We topped ours with whipped cream – add a sprig of mint or cinnamon for a simple dessert worthy of a dinner party or family gathering. We have lots of fall favorites to make. From delicious roasted root vegetables to slow cooker butternut squash and apple soup.
You may have made pumpkin bread or pumpkin bread pudding before, but you will find this even easier and a new family favorite recipe. Looking for another pumpkin dessert idea? Try our Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting – it is truly divine!
Don’t forget some new fall decor to make your home warm and cozy and ready for cooler temperatures.
Pumpkin Pudding Recipe
Pumpkin Pudding Ingredients:
2 tbsp Cornstarch
6 tbsp Sugar
1 3/4 cup Milk
1 Egg
1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
dash Salt
dash Nutmeg
Whipped Cream (for garnish)
Pumpkin Pudding Directions:
Whisk together egg and milk in a bowl. Set aside.
Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a medium pan over medium heat.
Slowly add milk and egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Gradually add pumpkin mixture to pan, whisking constantly until blended.
Return pan to low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated throughout, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate to chill.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping.
An easy-to-make from-scratch pumpkin pudding recipe. Deliciously creamy and the perfect Fall dessert.
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 6 tbsp Sugar
- 1 3/4 cups Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree *not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- dash Salt
- dash Nutmeg
- Whipped Cream for garnish
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Whisk together egg and milk in a bowl. Set aside.
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Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a medium pan over medium heat.
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Slowly add milk and egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly.
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Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
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Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
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Gradually add pumpkin mixture to pan, whisking constantly until blended.
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Return pan to low heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated throughout, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat, transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate to chill.
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Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping.
You cannot go wrong making this pumpkin pudding for dessert. Plus, you can make it a day ahead, just make sure you cover the servings in the fridge. Take out the pumpkin pudding and top with whipped cream prior to serving.
OH pinning for later. I love all the pumpkin recipes. My husband Jim actually makes an amazing version of this. We need to have that again. Pinning this for later.