Effortless Baked Pumpkin Pudding (Printable)
Silky, spiced pumpkin baked to creamy perfection for an easy, cozy autumn treat.
# 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 your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or six 6-oz ramekins with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, whole milk, eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
03 - Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk vigorously until all spices are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform in color.
04 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish or divide evenly among the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Place the baking 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 pudding container.
06 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The pudding is done when the edges are firm but the center still has a slight wobble when gently shaken.
07 - Remove from the oven and carefully lift the dish out of the water bath. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours to serve chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in about ten minutes of actual hands-on time, leaving you free to enjoy the cozy smells filling your home
- The texture is impossibly creamy, like a cross between custard and pumpkin pie filling, without any fussy crust work
02 -
- The water bath might seem like an extra step, but it's what keeps the pudding from curdling and creates that impossibly smooth texture
- Overbaking will make it rubbery and sad—pull it out when there's still a slight wobble in the center since it continues cooking as it cools
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and produce a smoother final texture, so take everything out of the fridge about 20 minutes before starting
- Don't be tempted to skip the salt—it's the secret ingredient that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying