Homemade Pumpkin Pudding is the perfect from scratch pudding recipe for fall. This easy homemade pudding recipe is one that will make you totally ditch the boxed pudding mix when you see how easy it is to make pudding from scratch. My kids call this pumpkin pie pudding and tell me it reminds them of their favorite pie!

Homemade Pumpkin Pudding

Pumpkin season is in full swing, and I’m sure you’re thinking about how to use pumpkin in a delicious new way. Homemade pumpkin pudding is the perfect dessert for fall! Homemade Pumpkin pie Pudding has all of the flavors we love from pumpkin pie without the hard work. Best of all, this recipe is so easy to make from scratch!

Homemade Pumpkin Pudding is a delicious dessert, with the perfect creamy texture for the whole family or even guests and it’s a perfect way to indulge in your favorite fall flavor! This makes the perfect fall dessert!

How to Serve Pumpkin Pudding

Pumpkin pie pudding is great on its own topped with a little bit of whipped cream or some chocolate curls or mini chocolate chips if you want to.

Homemade pumpkin pie pudding with whipped cream is just one way to enjoy this pumpkin homemade pudding. Here are some ideas on how you can use this homemade pumpkin pudding recipe:

spoonful of homemade pumpkin pudding recipe

Tips for Making Homemade Pudding

Making pumpkin pudding is not hard at all and this homemade pumpkin pie pudding has the perfect pumpkin pie flavors.

Right temperature. Make sure the stove heat is at medium, If it is too hot the sugar and milk will burn if it is too low it will not dissolve the sugar properly.

Keep stirring. When you are adding the milk and sugar mixture to the eggs be sure to keep stirring, you do not want to cook the eggs, you want them to be mixed in with the milk and whisked together well.

Cover. Be sure to cover the pudding with plastic wrap to avoid a skin forming over the pudding while it is setting in the fridge.

Cool time. Do not skimp on fridge time, you need the full hour in the fridge for the pudding to set.

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How long do you have to chill pudding?

From scratch, homemade pudding needs to be chilled for at least 2 hours to set properly.

How to Store Pudding

You need to store homemade pudding in an air-tight container in the fridge.

How long does homemade pudding last?

Homemade pudding will last for 5-7 days when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.

Can I freeze homemade pudding?

It is not recommended to freeze this pudding recipe unless you are making pudding pops and freezing it in popsicle containers as it will defrost and give you a funky granulated texture when it defrosts.

homemade pumpkin pudding recipe ingredients

Pumpkin Pudding Ingredients

¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups milk
1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
4 large egg yolks beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon

How to Make homemade Pumpkin Pudding

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until pudding heats up, then stir constantly until it starts to bubble.

In a small bowl add the egg yolks and whisk. Pour 1/2 cup of the milk mixture into the eggs stirring constantly. You don’t want to cook your egg yolks.

Add the pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg into the bowl with the yolk and milk mixture.

Then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stir well to combine and cook until bubbly and thickened.

Pour into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

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