Pumpkin Spice Rice Pudding

Sep 15, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Creamy pumpkin spice rice pudding in a small ceramic bowl with a spoon, garnished as in the recipe

Creamy pumpkin rice pudding with warm pumpkin pie spice and real vanilla bean for cozy autumn flavor. A comforting dessert perfect for seasonal gatherings.

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Cooling 5 min

Total 50 min

Servings 6

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Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (150.0 g)short- or medium-grain white rice
4.0 cups (960.0 ml)whole milk
⅓ cup (67.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ tsp (1.0 g)fine sea salt
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
½ cup (120.0 g)pumpkin purée
1.0 tsp (2.0 g)pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

Combine rice, whole milk, granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and the scraped seeds plus pod of the vanilla bean in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Bring mixture slowly to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until rice is tender and pudding is thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard vanilla bean pod.
Whisk in pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice until well combined and heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes more. Adjust sweetness if needed.
Remove from heat and let pudding rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Tips

Stir constantly toward the end of cooking to prevent the pudding from sticking and scorching.
Using a whole vanilla bean and scraping the seeds intensifies the vanilla flavor far more than using extract.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pumpkin spice rice pudding?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking, plus 5 minutes to rest. The recipe makes 6 servings.

How should I store pumpkin spice rice pudding?

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

Can I make pumpkin spice rice pudding ahead?

This pudding can be made a day ahead and reheated gently before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Creamy pumpkin rice pudding with warm pumpkin pie spice and real vanilla bean for cozy autumn flavor. A comforting dessert perfect for seasonal gatherings.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

241 Calories / serving

5.6g Fat

40.5g Carbs

7.1g Protein

20.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1446 cal · 34g fat · 243g carbs · 43g protein · 122g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 241 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
Swimming laps 34 min
Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
Dancing 39 min
Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 56 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.