
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin Pudding is made with pumpkin puree, milk, and egg yolks.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Check the off-heat addition
Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
pumpkin puree
In the method: Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth then add the pumpkin puree, egg yolks and maple syrup.
milk (whole or 2% is best)
In the method: Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth then add the pumpkin puree, egg yolks and maple syrup.
egg yolks
In the method: Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth then add the pumpkin puree, egg yolks and maple syrup.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 cup pumpkin pureeIngredient note
Source: 2 cups milk (whole or 2% is best)Ingredient note
Source: 2 egg yolksIngredient note
Source: 2/3 cup maple syrupIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon sea saltIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon cinnamonIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon nutmegIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons vanillaIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or use dried ginger and add with other spices)
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Pumpkin Pudding
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve warm or once it has cooled off, cover with lids and allow to chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
A little more help as you go
Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Combine all of the dry ingredients (arrowroot starch, sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg) in a pot off heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Place the pot over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and just starts to bubble - about 8 to 10minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: runningtothekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



