Best 8 Indian Pumpkin Pudding Recipes

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Indian pumpkin pudding, a delectable and aromatic dessert, is a cherished part of many cultures. This unique dish, often served during special occasions or festivals, is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that tantalizes the taste buds. Its preparation involves a careful selection of ingredients, such as pumpkin, milk, sugar, spices, and nuts, which are expertly combined to create a rich and velvety pudding. As the ingredients simmer together, they release their distinct aromas, filling the kitchen with an inviting fragrance. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, Indian pumpkin pudding is a delightful treat that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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INDIAN PUMPKIN PUDDING



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Indian pudding is an old-fashioned American dessert made with cornmeal, milk and molasses. I added pumpkin to the mix and came up with a deeply satisfying pudding, like pumpkin pie without the crust. I enjoy it warm or cold (I've been eating the remains of my recipe test with yogurt for breakfast).

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves eight to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart low-fat milk
6 tablespoons stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup mild honey
2 cups pumpkin purée, canned or made from 2 pounds fresh pumpkin (see below)
4 eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 2-quart casserole, soufflé dish or Dutch oven.
  • Pour the milk into a 3- or 4-quart pot or saucepan, and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, and slowly stream in the cornmeal while whisking the milk. Turn the heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring, until the mixture has the consistency of runny cream of wheat. Stir in the molasses and honey, and continue to simmer, stirring, for five minutes. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the pumpkin until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, and add the remaining ingredients. Pour into the buttered casserole, scraping in every bit with a rubber spatula.
  • Place in the oven, and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours until set; a knife should come out clean when inserted, and the top should be just beginning to brown. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INDIAN PUDDING



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups whole milk
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus for greasing baking dish
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup golden raisins
6 Braeburn, Rome or Empire apples, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
Zest of 1/2 lemon and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Grease a shallow 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter.
  • For the pudding: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and butter, and warm over low heat until the butter melts. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk a little of the milk-butter mixture with the molasses; whisk this into the cornmeal mixture. Add all of the cornmeal mixture to the saucepan and whisk until the ingredients are fully integrated. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in some of the cornmeal mixture to temper the eggs. Pour everything back into the saucepan and gently whisk in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and raisins. Empty the saucepan into the prepared baking dish and bake until the pudding looks like a slightly moist cornbread or a steamed pudding, 2 hours.
  • For the apples: Cut each of the apples into 8 to 10 equal-sized wedges. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the apples and stir to coat. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon from time to time, until the apples are tender and yield slightly when pierced with a knife tip. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and ginger, and stir to blend. Keep warm while the pudding cooks.
  • Once the pudding is cooked, set it aside to cool. Top with the apples and serve with vanilla ice cream.

EASY BAKED PUMPKIN PUDDING



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This recipe has been a side dish for all major holidays in my house for generations!

Provided by hembrees

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch baking soda
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Pour melted butter into a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Whisk pumpkin, 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; pour into the prepared baking dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over pumpkin mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

NEW ENGLAND INDIAN PUDDING



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This recipe was inspired by traditional New England Indian pudding. My version is made in the slow cooker instead of being baked for hours in the oven. If the molasses flavor is too strong, cut the amount to 1/3 cup. -Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
4 cups whole milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk cornbread mix, pudding mix and milk until blended. Add eggs, molasses and spices; whisk until combined. Transfer to a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour., Reduce heat to low. Stir pudding, making sure to scrape sides of slow cooker well. Cover and cook until very thick, 2-1/2 to 3 hours longer, stirring once per hour. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MY BEST AND EASY INDIAN PUDDING



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I have been making Indian pudding for ages, since I was 12 in fact. My first recipe, for the two years that I used it, came from Yankee Magazine and while it tasted good it was far too firm, nearly slice-able. Ever since that first year I made Indian pudding I have been the designated maker when in the country. I have used and tried many many recipes in 31 years and none really were what I was looking for. I wanted that soft consistency that did not whey when cooked. I have seen hundreds of recipes stating that it should whey (separate a bit) and I just do not like it. So I set out to do my own and in an easier way. Most New Englanders I know, though some do, would not dream of adding raisins, dried or fresh apples, nuts, eggs or tapioca though I have seen recipes with all of these and worse. This is heart warming, fragrant, a bit spicy and a pudding with that lovely soft consistency. Can I give exact cooking times? No, sorry, but just as flour, all corn meal will take it's own time so I will work here with consistencies not times. This is an all stove top method and I made one last night while watching a tv program. I simply came out to the kitchen on the commercials to stir. The key is keeping the stove on low once it has been turned to low. We also love this for breakfast and would never serve with whipped cream. Go anywhere in Maine and you will get ice cream on it as it should be! This is a 'not too sweet' version as most use sugars and molasses and I do not. I have never had a lump in my pudding using this recipe. I have had Indian pudding since I was 2, one bowl and I am in heaven I just know it. This looks like many steps though it really isn't and is a no fuss recipe. This is a good make ahead one too. Enjoy! c.2006

Provided by Hajar Elizabeth

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups milk
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using a non stick (or heavy bottomed) sauce pan add milk and heat on medium heat until nearly bubbling at the edges and steaming.
  • Slowly whisk in the meal and whisk slowly until the meal is suspended in the milk, meaning none hanging out at the bottom of the pot. Continue whisking off and on until it reaches a medium thick hot cereal consistency. Again you *can* walk away and whisk every 5 minutes or so.
  • Turn stove to low heat and continue to whisk off and on while it thickens. No need to be afraid. I have left it unattended for over 10 minutes and it will not scorch, lump or stick.
  • When it reaches 'thick hot cereal' stage, stir in remaining ingredients. I usually whisk. Mix well to combine evenly.
  • Leave pudding on low, stirring/whisking occasionally until thickened a bit more; 10-15 minutes approximately.
  • Turn off heat and let the pan sit until it has cooled down half way, then cover with the lid and let it 'set.' Times will vary with setting. Last night it was 15 minutes or so and in 2 hours I could upturn the pan. Refrigerate and reheat gently; I use the microwave for individual servings.
  • I used the high end of the cook time and will depend on your corn meal, heat of stove, etc -- I have seen many recipes making this pudding appear scary; stand at stove and never stop whisking the entire time. Fiddley sticks!

OLD-FASHIONED INDIAN PUDDING



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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Cornmeal     Fall     Molasses     Double Boiler     House & Garden     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart scalded milk
1/3 cup yellow corn meal
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup molasses
1 good teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Put the scalded milk and corn meal in the top of a double boiler over boiling water. Add the salt and cook, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes. Mix with the molasses and ginger and pour into a buttered 2-quart soufflè dish or baking dish. Bake in a 300°F. oven for about 2 hours. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

QUICK PUMPKIN PUDDING



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Make this pumpkin pudding for a fast dessert that will satisfy a sweet craving or when unexpected company drops by. Can top with a tablespoon of whipped cream or yogurt and chopped nuts before serving, if desired.

Provided by misty

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups cold nonfat milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine cold milk and pudding mix in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree and cinnamon. Spoon into 4 individual serving bowls.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 529.2 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

INDIAN PUDDING



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Make and share this Indian Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
whipping cream

Steps:

  • Scald milk on saucepan over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low,slowly whisk in cornmeal.
  • Whisking frequently,cook about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs in small bowl,slowly whisk about 1 cup cornmeal mix into beaten eggs,gradually stir egg mixture back into hot cornmeal in saucepan.
  • Add molasses,spices,soda and salt.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Pour into greased 2 quart baking dish.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1 1/4 hours until sides are set,but center is still soft.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 65.7, Sodium 148.6, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.6, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Look for small to medium-sized pumpkins with a deep orange color and smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Steam or boil the pumpkin: This will help to soften the pumpkin and make it easier to mash.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the pumpkin: This will create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Add spices and sugar to taste: Common spices used in pumpkin pudding include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. You can also add a bit of sugar or honey to taste.
  • Bake the pudding in a preheated oven: This will help to set the pudding and give it a slightly crispy top.
  • Serve the pudding warm or cold: Pumpkin pudding can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. It is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree, and it can be easily customized to your own taste. Whether you like it warm or cold, spicy or sweet, pumpkin pudding is a surefire hit. So next time you have a pumpkin on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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