Description
This easy creamy pumpkin pudding recipe is the perfect no-bake fall dessert. It’s lusciously smooth, packed with warm spices, and can be customized with different variations. Enjoy this simple pumpkin pudding as a delightful alternative to pumpkin pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Base:
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup Raw Cashews (soaked for 4–6 hours)
- 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk (or dairy cream)
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (or honey/agave)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- For Option #2:
- 1/2 cup Coconut Solids (thick cream from canned coconut milk)
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter (or peanut butter)
- For Serving:
- 1/2 cup Pecans (toasted, or walnuts/granola)
- 1 cup Coconut Whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place all base ingredients (pumpkin puree, soaked cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt) into a blender. Blend until perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Chill: Pour the mixture into a bowl or individual serving dishes. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until thickened.
- Prepare for Serving (Option #2): If using Option #2, blend the coconut solids and almond butter until creamy and smooth. Gently fold this mixture into the chilled pumpkin pudding base.
- Assemble Parfaits: In serving glasses or jars, layer toasted pecans at the bottom, followed by the pumpkin pudding. Top with coconut whipped cream if desired.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with silken tofu.
- For a sugar-free option, use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of maple syrup.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for an extra flavor boost.
- Toasted pecans or homemade granola add a delightful crunch.
- Storage: Store leftover pumpkin pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Portion into airtight containers and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg