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24 Spiced Pudding Recipes That Feel Like a Cozy Blanket

October 29, 2025 by Jenna Collins Leave a Comment


Introduction

When the weather turns crisp, nothing comforts quite like a bowl of spiced pudding. Each spoonful is smooth, creamy, and filled with the warm embrace of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. From traditional rice puddings to pumpkin, chai, and chocolate-spiced delights, these 24 pudding recipes feel like wrapping up in your favorite blanket — but sweeter.


1. Classic Cinnamon Pudding

Smooth, simple, and fragrant — this cinnamon pudding is the purest expression of cozy comfort.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a pot.
  2. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

How to Serve It
Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a caramel drizzle.


2. Chai Spice Pudding

A silky pudding infused with chai spices that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp ginger

Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients in a pan.
  2. Slowly pour in milk and whisk until smooth.
  3. Cook until thickened.

How to Serve It
Top with foam or whipped cream for a chai latte vibe.


3. Pumpkin Spice Pudding

This pudding tastes like fall in a cup — rich, spiced, and deeply comforting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Whisk ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium flame, stirring until thick.

How to Serve It
Serve with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers.


4. Maple Nutmeg Pudding

Creamy maple sweetness balanced by aromatic nutmeg.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Stir constantly over heat until smooth.

How to Serve It
Top with toasted pecans or a splash of extra syrup.


5. Gingerbread Pudding

All the flavors of gingerbread cookies — in spoonable, creamy form.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a pot.
  2. Cook over low heat until thickened.

How to Serve It
Serve with crushed gingersnaps on top.


6. Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Soft bread soaked in custard and baked with apples — a fall classic.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread cubes
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Add bread and apples, soak 10 minutes.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with caramel sauce.


7. Vanilla Spice Rice Pudding

A timeless comfort — creamy rice laced with warm spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Heat milk, rice, and sugar.
  2. Add spices and cook until thick.

How to Serve It
Serve warm with raisins and honey drizzle.


8. Caramel Cinnamon Pudding

Smooth, buttery caramel meets cinnamon warmth.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. Stir in caramel and cinnamon.
  3. Heat until thickened.

How to Serve It
Top with extra caramel swirl.


9. Spiced Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate with a touch of spice for a bold, comforting dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch cayenne

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
  2. Cook until silky and thick.

How to Serve It
Add whipped cream and chocolate curls.


10. Pear Cardamom Pudding

Elegant and fragrant with sweet pear notes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup puréed pear
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cardamom

Instructions

  1. Mix everything in a saucepan.
  2. Heat gently until thick.

How to Serve It
Top with honey-drizzled pear slices.


11. Coconut Chai Pudding

Tropical coconut meets chai’s spice warmth.

Ingredients

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp cardamom

Instructions

  1. Mix and simmer over medium heat.
  2. Chill before serving.

How to Serve It
Top with toasted coconut flakes.


12. Spiced Banana Pudding

Sweet banana flavor with a cozy spice kick.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mash bananas and combine with other ingredients.
  2. Cook until creamy.

How to Serve It
Layer with vanilla wafers.


13. Butterscotch Nutmeg Pudding

Creamy, buttery pudding with aromatic nutmeg undertones.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Heat milk, sugar, and butter.
  2. Stir in cornstarch and nutmeg until thick.

How to Serve It
Top with caramel drizzle.


14. Pumpkin Bread Pudding

A warm, custardy pudding perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread cubes
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Whisk wet ingredients and spices.
  2. Add bread and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

How to Serve It
Drizzle with maple syrup.


15. Honey Cinnamon Pudding

Honey brings sweetness and floral warmth to this cozy treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix and cook until thick.
  2. Chill or serve warm.

How to Serve It
Drizzle extra honey on top.


16. Spiced Oat Pudding

A hearty pudding with texture and spice.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Simmer oats and milk until thick.
  2. Stir in sugar and spices.

How to Serve It
Top with toasted oats.


17. Brown Sugar Spice Pudding

Deep brown sugar flavor with a hint of spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat and whisk all ingredients.
  2. Cook until glossy.

How to Serve It
Add caramel bits for crunch.


18. Vanilla Chai Rice Pudding

Classic rice pudding reimagined with chai warmth.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cardamom

Instructions

  1. Simmer ingredients until thick.

How to Serve It
Top with honey and pistachios.


19. Molasses Spice Pudding

Rich, spiced, and nostalgic — like old-fashioned comfort.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine and cook until thick.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream.


20. Carrot Cardamom Pudding

Inspired by halwa — spiced, creamy, and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cardamom

Instructions

  1. Cook carrots in milk until soft.
  2. Stir in sugar and cardamom.

How to Serve It
Add nuts or coconut flakes.


21. Cinnamon Bread Pudding Cups

Mini puddings that are soft inside and crisp on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients and pour into ramekins.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

How to Serve It
Top with caramel drizzle.


22. Eggnog Spice Pudding

A festive pudding with the flavor of holiday eggnog.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Whisk yolks and sugar.
  2. Add milk and heat gently.

How to Serve It
Serve chilled with whipped cream.


23. Maple Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Comforting bread pudding with maple syrup sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Soak bread in mixture.
  2. Bake 35 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Serve with warm maple drizzle.


24. Spiced Chocolate Chia Pudding

Healthy yet decadent — chocolate and spice in perfect balance.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a jar.
  2. Chill overnight until thick.

How to Serve It
Top with banana slices or nuts.


Conclusion

Each of these spiced pudding recipes brings warmth, comfort, and nostalgia in a bowl. Whether it’s the scent of cinnamon in the air or the silky texture of pumpkin or chocolate pudding, these desserts make every cold night sweeter. Save your favorites, share them with family, and let these cozy flavors wrap you up like your softest blanket. 🍮✨

Jenna Collins

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