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Easy Pumpkin Pudding

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Make this quick and easy pumpkin pudding for the perfect individual-sized treat that tastes just like pumpkin pie. Rich and full of delicious warm spices, this easy, creamy pudding will become a new family favorite.

Layered pumpkin pie pudding parfait in a glass topped with whipped cream and a graham cracker.


 

Why We Love Pumpkin Pudding

  • Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie – This easy pudding has all the flavors and creaminess of a pumpkin pie, no baking required. Whether it’s for your Thanksgiving table or just the fall season, this sweet treat is the perfect dessert for this time of year for any pumpkin lover.
  • Easy To Make – This simple recipe is quick and easy to make, and you only need a few simple ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth.
  • Make A Few Or A Lot! – This recipe is really easy to multiply, or just make a few for your family without having tons of dessert. It’s perfect for when you just want a little treat for pumpkin season.

While I make four servings of this pumpkin pudding at home, I’ve made this for kids in smaller cups with one layer of pudding and it can make eight servings. This is more similar to dirt pie cups. You can also make a dip version great for dipping cookies with my pumpkin pie dip recipe.  Or for more sweet treats try the pumpkin cakepumpkin bread or chocolate chip pumpkin cookies for more ideas for all things pumpkin.

Ingredients For Pumpkin Pudding

Pumpkin pie pudding ingredients on a marble countertop in bowls with title text overlays.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions below in the recipe card.

  • vanilla pudding mix use an instant pudding mix
  • evaporated milk canned, this is not the same as sweetened condensed milk. Sweetened condensed milk will cause this recipe to be too sweet.
  • pure pumpkin puree – If you use canned pumpkin pie filling instead of just pumpkin, the pudding will be too sweet. You can use homemade pumpkin puree in this recipe but sometimes it can be a little watery homemade. If you use your own pumpkin puree I recommend blotting it with paper towels a little bit.
  • pumpkin pie spice plus extra for garnish, you can use my homemade pumpkin pie spice blend or a storebought mix.
  • whipped topping like Cool Whip, plus extra for garnish, this really helps to give this easy pumpkin pudding recipe even more of a creamy texture
  • cinnamon graham crackers crushed

How To Make Pumpkin Pudding

  1. Place the instant vanilla pudding mix, evaporated milk and pumpkin puree in a large bowl. With an electric mixer blend until smooth.
A glass bowl with pureed pumpkin and instant pudding powder being mixed in a bowl from above.
  1. Add the pumpkin pie spice into the pumpkin mixture and mix until smooth with the electric mixer.
A glass bowl with an electric mixer whipping an orange pumpkin pie filling being mixed with pumpkin pie spice from overhead.
  1. Place the whipped topping in with the pudding mixture. Mix the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just mixed.
Whipped topping being mixed with an electric mixer in a bowl with pumpkin pudding.
  1. Split the graham crackers in half. Layer half of the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of four glasses, followed by dividing half of the pumpkin pudding evenly between the four glasses. Repeat with the rest of the graham crackers and pudding.
Three Pumpkin pie puddings layered with graham crackers in a glass with whipped cream and cinnamon on top in a kitchen.
  1. Refrigerate until ready to serve. When serving, add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if desired. Enjoy!

Variation Ideas

Swap The Graham Crackers – Regular graham crackers can be used, but ginger snaps or vanilla wafers are also delicious added to this pumpkin pudding.

Add Pecans – Chopped pecans mixed into the graham crackers or on top of the pudding can be really delicious in this easy dessert.

Give It More Pumpkin Flavor – You can add more pumpkin spice to the pudding if you like, or even mix in a few tablespoons of Pumpkin Spice Syrup.

Sprinkle Chocolate Chips – Add a few chocolate chips on top for a fun and delicious garnish topping on this great recipe.

Pumpkin pie pudding close up layered in a glass with whipped cream on top and a spoon pulling out a bite.

How Long Will Pumpkin Pudding Last?

Expect these pumpkin puddings will last for 6-7 days in the refrigerator if stored in a covered airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. I find they taste best though when eaten within 2-3 days.

Three pumpkin pie puddings in a glass with whipped cream and graham crackers.
Recipe

Pumpkin Pudding


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
These easy and quick pumpkin pudding cups taste just like creamy pumpkin pie but layered into individual parfaits. This makes an easy pumpkin spice treat the whole family will love!

Ingredients  

  • 5.1 ounces vanilla pudding mix instant pudding
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk canned
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice plus extra for garnish
  • 2 cups whipped topping like Cool Whip, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup cinnamon graham crackers crushed

Instructions

  • Place the instant vanilla pudding mix, evaporated milk and pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl. With an electric mixer blend until smooth.
  • Add the pumpkin pie spice into the pumpkin mixture and mix until smooth with the electric mixer.
  • Place the whipped topping in with the pudding mixture. Mix the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just mixed.
  • Split the graham crackers in half. Layer half of the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of four glasses, followed by dividing half of the pumpkin pudding evenly between the four glasses. Repeat with the rest of the graham crackers and pudding.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve or at least 10 minutes. When serving, add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

If you use canned pumpkin pie filling instead of just pumpkin, the pudding will be too sweet.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 16777IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 3mg
Keyword pumpkin, pumpkin dessert, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice

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