The Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pudding Recipe

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Pumpkin Pudding is the perfect dessert to indulge in this time of year. This creamy pudding has simple ingredients and is filled with pumpkin pie spice flavors. Grab a spoon, dig in, and enjoy.
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Pumpkin pudding in a small raised dish with whipped cream and cinnamon on top.

Pumpkin Pudding

After you try this pumpkin pudding, you’ll never want pumpkin season to end. This pudding is perfectly spiced with a soft and creamy texture. It’s made with instant pudding mix, pumpkin puree, Cool Whip, and a little razzle-dazzle of spices. This simple recipe tastes like delicious pumpkin pie in a glass. Whether you’re a pumpkin lover or not this creamy pudding is one you won’t want to skip.

Is this recipe leaving you wanting all things pumpkin? Freeze this pudding and make it into Pumpkin Pie Popsicles or go more traditional with Creamy Pumpkin Pie.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Tastes just like pumpkin pie!
  • Creamy and delicious while still being low fat and low calorie.
  • Only 120 calories per large serving!!
  • Serve in individual ramekins for a pretty holiday dessert.

Can I add protein powder?

Absolutely! If you like your sweet treats to have a boost of protein, this homemade pudding is a great recipe to add protein powder to. Mix one scoop of your protein powder with 1 cup of almond milk prior to adding to the pudding powder. Be sure to use a protein that dissolves well in water. I suggest PEScience Gourmet Vanilla. It’s the best, use code OHSNAP to save 10%.

Three servings of pumpkin pudding.

Gluten-free and dairy-free info

Ingredient-wise, this recipe is gluten-free, however the Jell-O pudding mix I used is not certified gluten-free as it’s made in a facility that also processes gluten, so keep that in mind for allergies.

This recipe is not dairy-free due to the Cool Whip, which can be substituted for a dairy-free version but might change the consistency of your pumpkin pudding. The ingredient label of Jell-O does not contain any dairy, however, it is not certified as being dairy-free, either. 

Ingredients:

These are the main ingredients for the pumpkin pudding. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.

Bowls of ingredients including brown sugar, cinnamon, and almond milk.

How to make this pumpkin pudding (a visual step-by-step guide):

Step 1: mix pudding

Instant vanilla pudding mixed with milk in a measuring cup.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold almond milk. It should thicken quickly (image 1).

Step 2: mix in pumpkin puree, spices and cool whip

Pumpkin puree added to pudding and milk mixture.

Once the pudding starts to thicken, fold in the pumpkin puree (image 2).

Spices and brown sugar added to pumpkin pudding mixture.

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to the mixture (image 3). Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and no chunks remain.

Cool whip folded into the pumpkin mixture.

Gently fold in the 1 cup of Cool Whip until well combined (image 4). If the cool whip is frozen, zap it in the microwave first to soften before adding it to the bowl. 

Step 3: transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate

Transfer the pudding mixture to individual serving dishes or a large serving bowl (image 5). Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set completely. 

Pudding scooped into individual bowls to set.

Step 4: remove, garnish, and serve

Once chilled, garnish with additional Cool Whip on top if desired. Optionally, sprinkle a little more cinnamon on top for decoration and added flavor.

Serving and storing notes for homemade pumpkin pudding

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream, or a little more cinnamon for a delicious dessert.

Put some in your coffee for a twist on a pumpkin spice latte! It is SO good.

For best results, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

For a frozen popsicle version, check out these Pumpkin Popsicles. SO DELICIOUS.

Pudding with a bite taken out topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

If you like this recipe check out some of our other sweet treats:

If you make this recipe, please leave a rating and/or comment! Tag me on Instagram @ohsnapmacros, I love hearing from you!

Pumpkin pudding in a small raised dish with whipped cream and cinnamon on top.

Pumpkin Pudding

Danielle Lima
Pumpkin Pudding is the perfect dessert to indulge in this time of year. This creamy pudding has simple ingredients and is filled with pumpkin pie spice flavors. Grab a spoon, dig in, and enjoy.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 box sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix 1 oz.
  • 1 cup cold unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree 240g
  • 1 cup zero sugar Cool Whip 110g
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed, 55g
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold almond milk. It should thicken quickly. 
  • Once the pudding starts to thicken, fold in the pumpkin puree.
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to the mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is well-combined and no chunks remain. 
  • Gently fold in the 1 cup of Cool Whip until well blended. If the cool whip is frozen, zap it in the microwave first to soften before adding to the bowl. Weigh frozen.
  • Transfer the pudding mixture into individual serving dishes or a large serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set completely. 
  • Once chilled, garnish with additional Cool Whip on top if desired. Optionally, sprinkle a little more cinnamon on top for decoration and added flavor.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
  • Weight of serving is prior to chilling. 
  • Make sure almond milk is cold. This allows the pudding to turn into the right consistency. 

Nutrition

Serving: 165gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 318mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
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Photos by Marie-Catherine Dube

7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    So tasty! Next time I’m going to cut the whipped cream in half so it’s a little more thick. But so delicious. I love how spiced it is & can’t wait to try it in my coffee.

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