Baked Pumpkin Spice Pudding (Printable)

Warmly spiced, creamy baked dessert featuring pumpkin purée and aromatic spices, ideal for autumn occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients & Spices

08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Optional Topping

15 - Whipped cream, for serving
16 - Ground cinnamon, for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or six individual ramekins with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well incorporated.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to ensure even distribution.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until fully combined and no lumps remain. The batter should be smooth and thick.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish or ramekins. Place the dish in a larger roasting pan and carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pudding dish.
06 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pudding is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center. A knife inserted near the edge should come out clean.
07 - Remove from the oven and carefully lift the baking dish from the water bath. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly creamy somewhere between custard and cake with that signature wobble that means perfection
  • It comes together in one bowl with no fancy techniques but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
  • The water bath technique sounds intimidating but is actually foolproof and makes all the difference
02 -
  • The water bath is not optional, it creates the gentle even heat that gives this pudding its signature silky texture
  • Overbaking is your enemy here, that slight wobble in the center means perfect creamy custard consistency
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the mixture from curdling and ensure even baking
03 -
  • Grate fresh nutmeg over the top right before serving for an aroma that will make everyone ask what you did differently
  • Place the roasting pan on the oven rack before adding water to prevent dangerous splashes
  • Use the hottest tap water possible for the water bath to reduce overall baking time

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