Effortless Baked Pumpkin Pudding (Printable)
Silky, warmly spiced pumpkin baked to creamy perfection for cozy autumn enjoyment.
# What You 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat 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 pumpkin puree, whole milk, eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and incorporated.
03 - Add pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Whisk thoroughly until no dry spots remain and the mixture is uniformly blended.
04 - Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish, or divide evenly among the ramekins if making individual portions.
05 - Place the baking dish or ramekins inside 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. The pudding is done when the edges are set but the center still has a slight wobble when gently shaken.
07 - Remove from oven and carefully lift the dish from the water bath. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours to serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly creamy without any fancy techniques or hours of stirring
- It manages to taste like comfort and nostalgia while actually being incredibly simple
02 -
- The water bath is non-negotiable for that silky, restaurant-quality texture
- Overbaking will turn this into a pumpkin sponge cake instead of a creamy pudding
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent any potential curdling
- Tap the filled dish gently on the counter to release any air bubbles before baking