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Vegan Pumpkin Pudding

By: Gwen Leron Published: September 27, 2019 Last Updated: November 22, 2019 20 Comments

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This dairy free pumpkin pudding recipe is going to quickly become a new fall favourite! Top it with coconut whipped cream or serve it on its own. It's a simple egg free pumpkin dessert that takes a short amount of time to prepare and will make everyone happy.

A creamy vegan pumpkin pudding recipe that’s going to quickly become a new fall favourite! This easy dairy free pumpkin pudding will make everyone happy and satisfied at the end of a fall or holiday meal and all you need to make it is six simple ingredients and 10 minutes (plus some chilling time!).

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Vegan pumpkin pudding in glass cups on a brown wood table, pudding is topped with coconut whipped cream.

That time of year has arrived once again…you know, the time when it’s pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple everything. And while I do miss the summer weather and giving all the attention to fresh berries, I do enjoy fall flavours, a lot.

This vegan pumpkin pudding is a recipe you’re going to want to add to your fall recipe list. It’s extremely easy to make, requires just a few simple ingredients, and it’s vegan and gluten free.

If You Like Pumpkin Pie, You’ll Love this Gluten Free Pumpkin Dessert

It tastes like pumpkin pie, just without the crust…so I guess we can also call it vegan pumpkin pie pudding! (try my vegan pumpkin pie recipe if you’re looking for a good one!)

This is one of those desserts that’s simple enough for school snacks but tastes decadent enough to serve as the sweet ending to a big holiday meal. So let’s go through the steps and everything you need to know before you make it.

Ingredients for Eggless Pumpkin Pudding

Classic pumpkin pudding recipes call for milk and eggs but you don’t need any of those for this one. Lots of vegan puddings also call for tofu, but this is a vegan pumpkin pudding without tofu.

To make this pumpkin pudding vegan, you won’t be using eggs and you’ll be using your favourite unsweetened non-dairy milk. I usually stick with almond milk, but any other type will work.

If you want to make this pumpkin pudding recipe with coconut milk, either light or full fat will work fine.

You’ll also need to use pure pumpkin puree for this recipe, not pumpkin pie filling. You can either used canned puree or make your own.

Overhead shot showing the ingredients needed to make eggless pumpkin pudding.

Can Arrowroot Starch be Used Instead of Cornstarch?

This recipe calls for cornstarch to thicken the pudding. When testing, I made a batch using arrowroot starch, my usual go-to thickener, and while the pudding still tasted delicious, the consistency was slightly jelly-like.

If you can’t have, can’t find, or don’t want to use cornstarch, arrowroot starch will work perfectly fine, but for the best consistency, I recommend using cornstarch.

Can Coconut Sugar Be Used Instead of Brown Sugar?

Yes, it can, I also tested a batch with coconut sugar and the only difference was the colour. If you make your pumpkin pie pudding with coconut sugar, the final result will be a little darker than the pudding you see in the pictures here.

And one more thing about the ingredients…the recipe calls for pumpkin pie spice, but if you don’t have it, you can use a combination of spices to get the same flavour. Find details in the recipe notes below.

How to Make No-Bake Pumpkin Pudding

(Note: I’ve outlined the step-by-step for this easy gluten free pumpkin pudding recipe here, but find the full recipe, ingredients, and directions at the end of this post.)

The first step is to whisk the cornstarch and sugar together in a saucepan. You want to make sure there are no lumps, if you need to, use the back of a spoon to crush the lumps.

Next, slowly add the milk while constantly whisking to avoid lumps. Once everything has mixed together, whisk in the pumpkin puree and place the pot on the heat.

Sequence of steps needed to make vegan pumpkin pudding.

You’ll need to whisk the mixture constantly as it thickens to avoid any chunks from forming. You’ll know it’s time to stop whisking and to remove the pot from the stove when the pudding coats a spoon like in the picture above.

After that, whisk in the spices and vanilla extract. Next, you’ll pour your non dairy pudding into a glass bowl and let it sit until it’s warm. Once the pudding is warm, you’ll need to place it in the refrigerator to finish thickening and to get to that final creamy pudding consistency.

How to Avoid “Pudding Skin”

“Pudding skin” sounds a little gross, but for those of you who have never made pudding, this is a thing that happens as the proteins and sugar in the pudding cools down.

Basically, the top of the pudding thickens and forms a “skin” that can affect the final consistency of your pudding. You want to avoid that skin so your dessert turns out to be smooth, creamy, and the best vegan pumpkin pudding recipe you’ve ever made!

There are two ways to do this:

  1. Before placing the bowl in the refrigerator, gently place plastic wrap directly over the entire surface of the pudding so the wrap comes into direct contact with the pudding and no air remains in between.
  2. If you want to avoid plastic, you can let the pudding cool off and allow the skin to form. After that has happened, pass the entire batch of the pudding through a sieve to separate the soft pudding from the dry top layer. I learned this method from this website.

Pumpkin pie pudding in glass serving jars on a brown wood table.

How to Serve Dairy Free Pudding

I like to serve it plain, like in the picture above, or to take this pumpkin pudding recipe over the top, I add coconut whipped cream and a little dusting of ground cinnamon, like in the picture below.

You can dress it up or keep it simple, based on the occasion.

Overhead shot of dairy free pumpkin pie pudding cups sitting on a brown wood table.

How Long Will This Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pudding Last?

If you have leftovers, it will last up to four days in the refrigerator.

Close up shot of dairy free pumpkin pudding on a spoon.

Did You Make This Recipe?

If so, please leave me a star rating below in the comments and tell me how you liked it!

And if you like this recipe, you may also like these other vegan pumpkin recipes and these easy vegan dessert recipes:

  • Baked Apple Slices
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Pie
  • Vegan Chocolate Tart
  • Sweet Potato Pie
  • Sweet Potato Pudding
  • Pear Cranberry Crisp
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How to Make Vegan Pumpkin Pudding

Vegan pumpkin pudding in glass serving jars sitting on a table, each pudding is topped with coconut cream.
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5 from 3 votes

Vegan Pumpkin Pudding

This dairy free pumpkin pudding recipe is going to quickly become a new fall favourite! Top it with coconut whipped cream or serve it on its own. It's a simple egg free pumpkin dessert that takes a short amount of time to prepare and will make everyone happy.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 10 minutes
Author: Gwen Leron
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 5

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (see below for a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  • Add brown sugar and cornstarch to a medium saucepan. Whisk until combined and no lumps remain. You may need to break up any lumps with the back of a spoon.
  • Slowly whisk in milk until combined with dry mixture. Scrape around the corners of the pot with a spoon to be sure no dry ingredients remain. Add pumpkin puree and whisk again until combined.
  • Place pot on medium-high heat and continuously whisk until mixture has thickened enough to coat a spoon, this will take about 5-7 minutes. (See images above)
  • Remove pot from the heat and whisk in spices and vanilla.
  • Pour pudding into a glass bowl and set aside until it's no longer hot but still warm.
  • Place plastic wrap on surface of pudding or cool and pass through a sieve to avoid a skin. See info above for more details on this step.
  • Refrigerate pudding for at least 2 hours so it can set. Serve cold, either plain or with coconut whipped cream.

Recipe Notes:

  • Please read all of the FAQ info above before making this recipe.
  • Recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of pudding in total.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, use 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger in its place.
  • Adapted from this recipe.
  • Nutrition info listed below is for 1 of 5 servings (each serving is 1/2 cup each) made with brown sugar, almond milk, and pumpkin pie spice, and is only to be used as a rough guide. Click here for more info on how nutrition info on this website is determined.

Nutrition Info:

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 80.1mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 23.9g | Vitamin A: 5151.09IU | Vitamin C: 1.32mg | Calcium: 173.57mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Dessert, Diet, Gluten-Free, No Nuts Added, Oil-Free, Recipes, Seasonal, Thanksgiving 20 Comments

Comments

  1. Mila says

    December 21, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! Thanks for sharing this recepie … is this pudding also works as a pie filling? Or is to soft for that propose?

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      December 21, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Hi Mila, yes, I think it’s too soft to use as a pie filling. You can try adding a little more cornstarch to make it a little firm, but I haven’t tried doing that, so I can’t guaranteed it would work well. If you’re looking for a pumpkin pie filling, you can try this one here: Pumpkin Pie. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any further questions!

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    November 29, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    I didn’t want to have any leftover pumpkin, so I added the whole can and then a little extra soy milk and corn starch. It seems like it turns out OK. Do you ever do that and what would the correct measurements be?

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      November 30, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Hi Kim! I have never tried this, I usually save any leftover pumpkin to make another pumpkin recipe (I have lots on my website if you’re looking 🙂 ) but if done correctly, it will work just fine. By correctly, I mean adjusting all of the other ingredients proportionally. The recipe can be doubled and still work perfectly. I hope this helps, any other questions, please ask.

      Reply
  3. Becky says

    October 13, 2020 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    So yummy! I actually split my batch into 6 servings instead of 5, but then I served them with a warm, fresh baked sugar cookie on top. It ends up tasting like a replacement “crust” but upside down 🙂

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      October 13, 2020 at 11:29 am

      So happy to hear you liked it, Becky! And what you did with sugar cookie sounds delicious 🙂 Thanks so much for your message!

      Reply
    • Elle says

      November 14, 2020 at 10:23 am

      That’s brilliant. Can hardly wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Gwen Leron says

        November 14, 2020 at 10:50 am

        I hope you love it, Elle! Let me know how things go! 🙂

  4. Trina says

    September 23, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Question that hasn’t been answered!

    Could I use maple syrup instead of brown sugar.
    If so, do you recommend altering any other ingredients (ask the syrup is a liquid not a dry)

    Thank you in advance

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      September 23, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Hi Trina! I haven’t tried using maple syrup. I think it could work, but since you’re a lot more adding more liquid to the recipe, you will have to add more cornstarch to thicken it up properly in order to achieve that perfect pudding consistency. It already calls for 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, so I would start off by adding an extra tablespoon to start and then work your way up from there. Look at the images above to know what the consistency should be like when it’s ready. If you try it, let me know how things go, I hope it works out for you!

      Reply
  5. Elaine Gosbee says

    March 25, 2020 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and super delicious pudding. I love pumpkin and could eat it all year long. This is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Next time I’ll put some coconut whipping cream for a topper. Yummy!!!

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      March 26, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Elaine! And it is even better with the coconut whip. I make pumpkin recipes all year round, because I love it, too 🙂 Thanks so much for your kind message!

      Reply
  6. Lee says

    November 25, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    Hi,
    I was wondering if you can add chia seeds in

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      November 26, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Hi Lee, the pudding is already thick, so chia seeds would thicken it more and you wouldn’t end up with a pudding consistency. Do you mean use chia seeds instead of the cornstarch to thicken?

      Reply
  7. Adriana says

    November 24, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Now what if you want to make the desert two days early since you’re bust the other days. Is it alright to leave them in the fridge for the time being?

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      November 24, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Adriana! Yes, it can be made in advance, it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. I hope you love it, let me know how things go 🙂

      Reply
  8. Susan Lewis says

    November 22, 2019 at 9:34 pm

    Can you tell me where you got the adorable bowls/jars the pumpkin pudding is shown In in the photos? What a beautiful presentation!

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      November 23, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Thank you, Susan! These glass jars came filled with a store-bought dessert many years ago from one of my local grocery stores here in Canada. I mostly bought the dessert because I wanted the jars 🙂 I have not seen them since them since so it was good that I grabbed them when I saw them!

      Reply
  9. Annette Gandara says

    October 2, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Can I leave the sugar out?

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      October 2, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Hi Annette, I have not tried making this recipe without sugar, so I can’t say how the consistency and flavour would turn out. You can reduce the sugar so there is a little sweetness or experiment with a different sweetener if you don’t want to use the suggested brown sugar or coconut sugar. I hope this helps!

      Reply

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