Homemadepumpkin pie puddingcombines all your favorite sweet and warm flavors of pumpkin pie with the fun experience of enjoying individual pudding cups!

pumpkin pudding in small glass jars on wooden table.

These pudding cups will remind you of the ones you ate in packed lunches as a kid, but with a little moreflairthanks to pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, andcute little mason jarsto store and serve them in. I think they’re adorable and, not to mention, SO yummy. My kids and I love them, so it’s a win all the way around.

If you need afestive fall dessertfor a gathering (especially if you’re in charge of bringing the dessert elsewhere), this is SUCH a great option! Ittravels welland comes together quickly and easily—which you know I love, and I know you love. Or just make a batch and keep them in your fridge for anafter-school snackor supper treat!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Thesedelicious pudding cupsare a great mini fall sweet to get you in the mood for the season’s change!
You can make individual cups or for your convenience, you can put it in acake or pie pan!Really whatever type of dish you have will work.
With pudding, you can get creative in many different ways, from the crust to the topping! Try adding some fun designs to the top of the pudding, make the top look like apumpkin patch, or add some bats on it for a little Halloween fun.

Recipe Ingredients

Brown sugar
Cornstarch
Milk— 2% or Whole works best
Eggs
Pumpkin— canned orhomemade!
Pumpkin pie spice— cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, etc.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Add the brown sugar and cornstarch to the pan, then stir in the milk.
Mix in eggs, and stir constantly.
Stir in the pumpkin, salt, and pumpkin pie spice, and mix until combined.
Pour into individual containers and let cool.

How long is homemade pudding good for?

Because you’re storing these in sealed jars when the pudding is still hot, they’ll keep for a good while! I recommend enjoying them within two weeks and storing the jars in your refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.

Do you need instant pudding to make pumpkin pie pudding?

Nope, and it’s just as easy to make pudding from scratch as it is to use an instant pudding mix! The trick is to stir the mixture as it cooks continually so it thickens without burning.

How do you make pudding thicker?

As you cook the pudding ingredients, stir it constantly over medium heat for about 3 minutes. If it doesn’t reach your desired thickness, continue cooking for about another minute. It’ll also thicken some when you mix in the pumpkin puree.

Expert Tips

Pour the hot pudding into 1-cup mason jars and make individual pudding cups. Just add a lid and store them in the fridge! They areeasy for kidsto grab and topack for lunches.
You can addwhatever type of crustyou want for a pudding like this!—graham crackers, cookies, or even a pie crust.
For a fun way to serve these pudding cups, swap out the mason jars and usefestive mugs! Pour the pudding in, add some whipped topping and a stick of cinnamon as a treat for your family and friends.