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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups

  • Sarah
  • Sep 26
  • 2 min read

Rich and creamy homemade Pumpkin Pudding is made from scratch and ready in under 20 minutes. Serve it warm or chilled this fall, topped with fresh whipped cream. It’s simple, smooth, and brings back memories of childhood treats, but the store-bought versions often come packed with preservatives and way too much sugar.


Whether you serve it after dinner, tuck it into little jars for the kids’ lunches, or just sneak a spoonful when you need a taste of autumn, this pumpkin pudding is one of those recipes that makes fall feel even sweeter.





So here’s a recipe we love: Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups made with basic ingredients, and ready in minutes.


Six jars of creamy dessert topped with whipped cream and cinnamon on a wooden counter. A pumpkin is visible in the background. Cozy mood.

Pumpkin always seems to steal the show this time of year, and for good reason! Its naturally sweet, and pairs perfectly with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. While pumpkin pie may be the classic, I’ve been loving a simpler, lighter treat lately: homemade pumpkin pie pudding cups.



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Wooden counter with milk in jar, pumpkin puree, egg yolks, flour mix in bowls, whisk, and metal bowl; eggs in background.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups 


Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 2 cups milk

  • ½ cup pumpkin purée 

  • â…“ cup brown sugar or maple syrup

  • ¼ cup tapioca starch or cornstarch 

  • 2 large egg yolks 

  • ¼ teaspoon salt 

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon 

  • ¼ teaspoon ginger 

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 

  • Optional: whipped cream for topping 



Let’s Make It

In a medium saucepan, whisk together:

  • ¼ cup tapioca starch or cornstarch 

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon 

  • ¼ teaspoon ginger 

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 

  • Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk until smooth. 



  1. Set the pan over medium heat. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until the mixture starts to steam. 

  2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour a few spoonful's of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly. 

  3. Pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan, along with the pumpkin puree. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and just beginning to bubble (5–7 minutes). 

  4. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Pour into cups or jars. Press plastic wrap directly on the pudding to prevent a skin. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. 

  6. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 

     


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The Recipe:




Did you try making this Homemade Pumpkin Pie pudding recipe ? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!

 
 
 
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