This Pumpkin PIe Pudding is the perfect from scratch fall dessert recipe to hit the table without a pie crust! It is super easy to make and literally tastes like homemade pumpkin pie.

I love to serve this pudding dessert with a dollop of whipped cream and a little bit of crushed pumpkin seed brittle or drizzle of caramel syrup.

An image of pumpkin pie pudding in a clear glass footed dessert dish topped with a tablespoon of whipped cream and peanut brittle.

🥧 A No Crust Pie Recipe

My whole family loves pumpkin pie and they can't imagine fall being here without having a Maple Pumpkin Pie for dessert a few times. However, I am one of those people who don't care for pie crust. Which, is why you don't see a whole lot of pie recipes here.

Because I love crustless pie, I decided to try my hand at this Pumpkin Pie Pudding, and I am so glad I did! It tastes just like pie, but crust free! It is no bake. Since it is pudding it is made in a double boiler on the cooktop. Super easy and a must try pumpkin recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

Sugar

Cornstarch

Eggs

Almond milk, I use this because I prefer almond milk over regular milk. However, feel free to use 2% or 1% milk in its place.

Pumpkin, I like this brand of canned pumpkin.

Pumpkin emulsion (flavoring), this is the brand I use.

Peanut brittle, Trader Joes used to make a pumpkin spice flavored peanut brittle. It is only a seasonal item and that is what I used in this recipe. However, this peanut brittle is one of the bests, and you can always dust with a little pumpkin spice before sprinkling it on top of the pudding if you wish.

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Heavy Cream

🍽 Equipment

Double boiler

Hand whisk, I have this one and love it! I think it is the best hand whisk ever!

Hand mixer, I have this hand mixer, it is very affordable and lasts forever (I have had mine well over 30 years!)

Non-reactive bowl, this stainless steel set is perfect for all mixing needs.

Dessert dishes, these cute mini wine glasses are perfect for this dessert recipe.

Clear dessert glass filled with brown/orange pudding made with pumpkin and a dollop of whipped topping and peanut brittle sprinkles.

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🥧 A No Crust Pie Recipe
🥘 Ingredients
🍽 Equipment
💭 Top tip
🔪 Instructions
📖 Variations
More Pumpkin Recipes
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💬 Comments

💭 Top tip

A double boiler is an important part of this recipe. It will help prevent scorching of the pudding. If you do not have access to a double boiler, a heavy bottom saucepan will work. However, be sure that the pudding is continuously whisked over loe heat while it is cooking to prevent scorching.

🔪 Instructions

Step 1:

Combine ¼ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Whisk egg and milk together. Gradually add milk mixture to sugar mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute while continuing to stir.
Combine pumpkin, pumpkin flavor extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Slowly add pumpkin mixture to milk mixture, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat, continuing to stir for 3 minutes.

Step 2:

Divide pudding evenly between 4 pudding dessert dishes. Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap to prevent pudding from forming a skin. Chill.

Step 3:

When ready to serve, place cream in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Beat with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and ½ tablespoon peanut brittle pieces.

📖 Variations

Substitute a drizzle of caramel over top of the whipped cream for the peanut brittle.
Save time whipping cream and use the whipped topping from a can or a dollop of cool whip.
Make this Chipotle Peanut Brittle and use it to top the pudding.
This recipe can easily be made sugar free by using your favorite sugar free sweetener. I highly recommend this one.

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