Get Your Kids to Eat Pumpkin Pudding
Transform mealtime into a kid-friendly fall celebration with this creamy, spiced "Get Your Kids to Eat Pumpkin Pudding" recipe! Perfectly balanced between wholesome and irresistibly sweet, this silky dessert combines velvety pumpkin puree, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and rich double dairy—whole milk and cream—for a custard-like treat. Sweetened naturally with a touch of brown sugar and maple syrup, this pudding is a nutritious way to introduce your little ones to the flavors of autumn. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes of cooking time, it's chilled until perfectly set, then topped with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream and crunchy graham crackers (optional, but highly recommended for the wow factor!). Ideal for picky eaters and pumpkin skeptics alike, this make-ahead dessert is sure to become a family favorite while sneaking in a healthy dose of vitamin-packed pumpkin.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- graham crackers (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin puree, whole milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
Once the pudding has thickened to a custard-like consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the pudding evenly among four serving bowls or jars. Allow it to cool to room temperature before covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least 1 hour, or until fully chilled.
Before serving, top with whipped cream and a few crushed graham crackers for extra kid-approved appeal (optional).
Serve cold and enjoy your homemade pumpkin pudding!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 416 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
