Effortless Baked Pumpkin Pudding (Printable)

Warm, spiced pumpkin baked to creamy perfection with autumn flavors and smooth texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or six 6-oz ramekins with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, whole milk, eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
03 - Add pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Whisk thoroughly until spices are fully incorporated and mixture is uniform.
04 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish or divide evenly among ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
05 - Place dish or ramekins in a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking vessel.
06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until pudding is set around edges but still slightly wobbly in the center—similar to cheesecake consistency.
07 - Remove from oven and carefully lift from water bath. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving warm, or refrigerate for 2 hours for chilled dessert.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of active prep time
  • The water bath technique creates the silkiest texture youve ever tasted
  • It tastes like pumpkin pie but without the fussy crust
02 -
  • The water bath might seem fussy, but its absolutely essential for that creamy, custard-like texture
  • Overbaking will make the pudding grainy and dry. When in doubt, underbake slightly
  • The pudding continues to set as it cools, so dont panic if it looks a bit jiggly coming out of the oven
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest, most even custard
  • Grate a little fresh nutmeg over the top right before serving for an aroma that will have everyone asking whats in it

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