Easy Pumpkin Pudding
You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy pumpkin pudding – the perfect sweet and easy taste of fall you need!
Is Labor Day too early for pumpkin recipes?
Or a better question, do I care? Nope! I love pumpkin and could literally eat it year-round. And I really love fall. Everything about it. Pumpkin, the smell of falling leaves, the slight chill in the air. Even football.
Sorta kinda. Don’t tell my husband.
This easy pumpkin pudding recipe is a quick recipe that will satisfy both your sweet tooth and your craving for fall.
About this easy pumpkin pudding
There are only four ingredients in this easy pumpkin pudding. Really, it’s jazzed up instant pudding (but don’t tell anyone!) You should be able to whip it up in just five minutes but do allow enough time for it to chill, about an hour in the fridge.
So…..drum roll….the four ingredients are:
- instant vanilla pudding
- pumpkin puree (i.e. canned pumpkin)
- pumpkin pie spice
- milk
Whisk it all together. Notice the word “whisk”. Doesn’t whisking sound faster than stirring? Just saying. Be sure to use plain canned pumpkin–don’t buy pumpkin pie filling which contains lots of sugar already.
Pour the pudding into cute serving dishes and chill.
I like to garnish mine with pepitas (pumpkin seeds). Toasted pepitas with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice would be really good! Or garnish with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, or a sprinkle of granola. For kids, plain graham crackers are a perfect side to easy pumpkin pudding.
Wondering about pumpkin pie spice? Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices. I usually make my own and keep it in the pantry. You can buy a mix at the store, too. It contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. Pumpkin pie spice is what makes plain ol’ pumpkin taste like delicious pumpkin pie.
Speaking of pumpkin pie, pour this easy pumpkin pudding into a pre-made pie shell, either pastry or graham cracker, and chill. How easy is that! Perfect for Thanksgiving.
Everything pumpkin!
Try these delicious pumpkin recipes this fall (or any time!):
- Mini pumpkin tarts – no bake, seriously easy!
- Pumpkin streusel bread
- Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
- Pumpkin curry soup – healthy, delicious, and only takes 20 minutes to make!
- Pumpkin breakfast cookies
- One pan pumpkin mac and cheese – just give it a try, you’ll be surprised how good it is
- Pumpkin pie muddie buddies
- Mini pumpkin doughnuts with cider-rum glaze – baked!
- Pumpkin cheddar muffins
Easy Pumpkin Pudding
You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy pumpkin pudding – the perfect sweet and easy taste of fall you need!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (canned plain pumpkin)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup milk
- one (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
- optional: whipped cream and/or pepitas for topping
- optional: graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium-large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, milk, and instant pudding. Whisk until there are no lumps. Pour into individual dessert dishes.
- Chill for about an hour or until firm.
- Garnish with pepitas and/or whipped cream. It tastes great scooped up on a graham cracker as well!
Notes
- Use plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 243Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 68mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g
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Husband’s take: As I type this, he has not yet tried it. But E loves it!
Changes I would make: None!
Difficulty: So easy!
21 Comments on “Easy Pumpkin Pudding”
I loooove the look of this pumpkin pudding! And the ingredient list is short and simple too – perfection! Will definitely be giving this a try this fall. :)
I make a pumpkin “pudding” by baking my pumpkin pie filling in a buttered cassarole dish without a crust. Easy, tasty, and no mess from rolling out pie crust.
It is never too early for pumpkin in my book! Bring it on :-) This pudding looks awesome.
I bet you could put the pudding into a pie shell or graham cracker crust and top it with whipped cream to make a “pumpkin chiffon pie”!
I am totally ready for fall cooking! I went to the store and bought a fall candle today :)
NOM! I so want to make this for thanksgiving!!
I’d put a straw in this and DRINK IT. That’s how good it looks.
Mmm! This looks so yummy! Haha ok, and if it makes you feel any better I made pumpkin pie in july… its so good! I love pumpkin anything! I’ve never made a pumpkin pudding though, will have to try! Looks great as a dip :)
While I hate to see summer go, I am getting really excited for fall foods. I made my first apple dessert of the year yesterday and I can’t wait to bust out the pumpkin. This pudding looks super yummy and easy peasy: exactly the way I like my desserts! :)
OH my word. You can make pumpkin pudding?!?!?! I didn’t know there was such a thing, and I really need to try it!
I’ve been thinking up pumpkin recipes! so not to early! your photos are gorgeous!
I saw loads of pumpkins in the store the other day so definitely not too early! I’ve never really had an American pudding (in the UK pudding is just another word for dessert) but I’m so intrigued by this and it sounds delicious!
NEVER too early for pumpkin. Especially when it’s used to make pudding.
Yum…I am with ya…pumpkin is great year-round!
It’s never too early for pumpkin!!! This looks like an easy way to satisfy that pumpkin craving!
NOT too early…in fact, I was just editing images for a pumpkin recipe to go out next week :) But we already ate it. Last week :)
Love the pudding!
I’m all for pumpkin all year ’round!! This looks absolutely fabulous! I seriously CANNOT wait to try it!!
I hear you on the work front — I’m working at my hospital job this weekend too, the overnights to boot. Kind of a weekend killer, but someone has to care for the patients! :)
Nope – it’s NEVER too early to cook with pumpkin!! I’ll be eating pumpkin oatmeal all week – woot woot!! Happy Fall!
Never too early for pumpkin. It’s one of my favorite flavors. I need to give this a try.
So perfect with Fall just around the corner, looks delicious.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my SRC entry: Fried Green Tomatoes.
Lisa~~
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I don’t think today is too early for pumpkin, or apple recipes! I love fall and I’m thrilled that the season is “actually” here now that we’ve crossed the end-of-summer mark. I love this dip idea – looks really creamy and tasty.