Delicious Fall Dessert: Pumpkin Pudding with an Irresistible, One-of-a-Kind Flavor + Recipe

According to Saed News’ Cooking Service, desserts are a staple at parties and a highlight on restaurant menus. They are typically served after a meal, as their sweetness can help with digestion. Pudding is a type of soft, creamy dessert made from milk and sugar. To achieve a thicker consistency, cornstarch, gelatin, or wheat flour is usually added. Puddings come in a variety of flavors—vanilla, fruit, saffron, chocolate, and more—each with its own devoted fans.

Pumpkin pudding is a flavorful and nutritious dessert. Thanks to the pumpkin in its ingredients, it’s colorful and aromatic, making it an elegant and tasty treat for parties and celebrations. If you’d like to make this cozy, autumn-inspired pudding easily at home, follow along with this pumpkin pudding recipe.

Instructions

1. To start, place the cornstarch in a suitable saucepan and gradually add the milk, stirring until the cornstarch dissolves.

2. Add the cream, sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla to the milk, mixing well until fully combined.

3. Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is warm.

4. Add the pumpkin puree to the mixture. (To make pumpkin puree, peel and chop the pumpkin, place it in a pot, and cook without water until soft, then mash.)

5. Stir the pudding constantly until it thickens. Once it reaches the consistency of porridge, pour it into a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

6. Allow the pudding to cool slightly, then refrigerate for a few hours until fully chilled. Serve and enjoy.

Tips and Insights

1. Pumpkin facts: This sweet, soft-textured squash is low in calories but packed with micronutrients that strengthen the immune system. It’s also rich in carotenoids. When selecting pumpkin:

   • Choose vibrant orange pumpkins; green-tinged ones are usually underripe and bland.

   • Round pumpkins taste better than barrel-shaped ones.

   • Press gently on the skin—avoid pumpkins that feel soft or bruised.

   • Look for firm, smooth, wrinkle-free skin with minimal blemishes.

   • A ripe pumpkin feels heavy for its size.

2. About cornstarch: White and soft in texture, cornstarch creates thickness in desserts and some dishes. Rub a small amount between your fingers; it produces a slight squeaking sound. Cornstarch is not interchangeable with wheat starch. You can find it in hygienic packaging at specialty baking stores.

3. Serving suggestion: This dessert can be served in individual cups or a large communal dish.