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Easy Recipes for Pumpkin Pudding – You’ll want to try all these pumpkin puddings this fall! They are splendid as autumn treats or as Thanksgiving and holiday desserts.
Pumpkin pudding is easy to make and a great way to celebrate fall. As an added bonus, it tastes like pumpkin pie but makes for a much lighter and creamier pumpkin dessert.
So it’s not so heavy after you’ve enjoyed a large Thanksgiving meal filled with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and all the other delicious foods at your holiday dinners.
These pudding recipes are full of pumpkin spices and all the autumn flavors, and you can make it ahead to serve later.
Tips for Making a Creamier Pudding
These time-honored tips will make your homemade pudding taste much better than store-bought.
- Add Additional Flavor – No matter if you are making pudding from scratch or using a mix, add vanilla extract for additional flavor.
- Use Coconut Milk – Substituting coconut milk, which is my favorite, in place of cow’s milk will make your pudding richer and creamier.
- Use Wax Paper – Pudding tends to get a film on top when chilling in the fridge. To prevent this, lightly press a strip of wax paper on top and remove it when ready to serve.
- Don’t Stir – I know this will be a challenge. But resist the urge to stir your pudding once it has chilled. Stirring will cause the pudding to become less creamy, and the texture can be lost.
Can You Freeze Pumpkin Pudding?
Sure you can! Allow it to cool to room temperature, then put it inside an air-tight container, label, date, and put it in the freezer. It will keep for up to 90 days (3 months).
Best Way to Thaw Pudding
Frozen pudding will become the consistency of rich and creamy ice cream. No matter if it’s a store-bought mix or homemade from scratch.
So, then you have a dilemma. Do you want to eat it as fun ice cream or a smooth, creamy dessert?
If you prefer rich and creamy, all you need to do is take it out of the freezer and place it in the fridge overnight. Next day enjoy, remember don’t stir. (see tips above)
But if you plan to enjoy it in the next 3-7 days, then freezing is not necessary. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week (7 days).
How To Tell If Pudding Is Bad
Pudding does go bad. Use these three ways to tell when.
- One way to know is when you see pockets of watery liquid separated from the other ingredients. Separation is a good indication of it being bad.
- Another way to tell is that pudding is really sweet. So if the flavor has become a sour or sharp flavor, don’t eat it. It has gone bad.
- A third way to know is if mold has started to grow on top or if it has any discoloration. This will begin subtly and grow. It’s no longer safe and should be tossed into the compost.
11 Pumpkin Pudding Recipes
Pumpkin desserts are a great way to welcome October and the fall holidays. I’ve sorted these recipes for pumpkin pudding into categories to help you find your absolute favorite recipe.
11 Delightful Pumpkin Pudding Recipes
In this list of pumpkin pudding recipes, you’ll find recipes you cannot
resist! Smooth, creamy, and delicious. Perfect for fall treats and fun snacks
for the kids and even great for holiday desserts.
This Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding is a fun and festive recipe for fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. A simple, instant pumpkin pudding layered with cookies and a fun candy pumpkin patch.
This creamy Pumpkin Halwa, or kaddu ka halwa, is the perfect fall dessert for celebrating Indian festivals. Fresh pumpkin is simmered down into a pudding-like consistency and topped with toasted cashews and golden raisins.
This Pumpkin Pudding recipe is an easy and delicious pumpkin dessert perfect for autumn evenings and even after thanksgiving dinner instead of the usual pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Bread Puddings
These pumpkin bread puddings will have you feeling warm and cozy inside. They use autumn spices, pecans, and raisins and taste delicious!
An easy fall dessert recipe made with pumpkin bread, pecans, pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree, and cream custard. Serve with ice cream or caramel.
This Pudding recipe is a cross between a breakfast casserole and a sweet pumpkin pie! It’s made with brioche bread, smothered in pumpkin custard, and topped with golden raisins and pecans.
Healthy, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Pudding Recipes
This list of pumpkin puddings will allow you to stay on your diet without guilt. They are low-carb, vegan, and keto compliant.
Enjoy the taste of delicious pumpkin pie without all the work. Preparing this gluten-free low-carb pumpkin pie chia pudding takes less than five minutes!
Keto Pumpkin Mousse is a four-ingredient no-bake dessert recipe. Use it to fill a pumpkin mousse pie.
A creamy and delectable pumpkin pie pudding that tastes identical to a pumpkin pie but is also gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and Keto compliant.
Pumpkin Mousse Recipes
These Pumpkin Mousse recipes are not only delicious but are simply delightful. These recipes are fabulous for after-school fall treats and more.
Pumpkin mousse is an easy gluten-free dessert made with only 5 ingredients and ready in about 15 minutes. Check out how to make pumpkin mousse at home from scratch.
This coconut cream pumpkin mousse is a creamy, airy, and fluffy dessert recipe that is tasteful and full of healthy ingredients. No eggs are required.
A rich and creamy no-bake pumpkin cheesecake mousse made with canned pumpkin and Greek yogurt then sweetened with a delicious maple syrup.
More Great Fall Pumpkin Recipes:
- 150+ Impeccably Easy Pumpkin Desserts That Are Perfect for Fall
- 20 Easy & Delicious Pumpkin Bread Recipes
- 25 Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipes You’ll Love
- 6 Pumpkin Muffin Recipes
- 11 Easy Recipes for Pumpkin Cheesecake- Delicious!
- 17 Best Recipes for Pumpkin Pie
- 10 Easy Pumpkin Bar Recipes for the Fall Season
- 7 Delicious Recipes for Pumpkin Cupcakes You’ll Enjoy
- 21 Recipes for Pumpkin Cookies
- 8 Amazing Homemade Recipes For Pumpkin Ice Cream
- 13 Easy & Delicious Pumpkin Roll Recipes
- From Scratch Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- How to Make Pumpkin Puree
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Dianne Hadorn is the owner of Hidden Springs Homestead, nestled in the hills of East Tennessee. A Master Gardener and lifelong homesteader, she teaches families how to grow real food, preserve it with confidence, and depend less on the grocery store. Through her practical, down-to-earth approach, Dianne has become a trusted source for beginners who want to build a sustainable lifestyle and fill their pantries with food they’ve grown themselves.