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This melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin pie bread pudding recipe may just become your new favorite Thanksgiving dessert! All the flavors of Pumpkin Pie–plus a few yummy extras go into this easy to make Crock Pot Bread Pudding Recipe. It is a one-dish creation and comfort food at best.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding
It is pumpkin season and everything pumpkin spice. To be honest pumpkin season never stops in my kitchen.
Do you love Pumpkin Pie? Are looking for an absolutely AMAZING dessert with no fuss and that is so easy to do; this recipe is for you. A one-pot wonder to speak. Think of this Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding recipe as being completely versatile.
The add-in options are endless. Our family loves to eat it this right from the slow cooker. To be nice, we will offer our guests a bowl. 🙂
This recipe is a combination of two classic recipes: bread pudding and pumpkin pie. I put this together on a whim and so glad that I decided to “experiment”. It was a cool day outside we needed something comforting that would warm our bellies.
The taste is definitely more comforting than sweet. Perfect for those cool and crisp fall evenings. Heck!!! It is perfect for breakfast, dessert, and to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I prefer to serve it warm with a nice scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. The combination of the melting ice cream over the warm bread pudding is just simply hands down amazing.
Why you need to make this bread pudding
- It is easy to make – little less than 10 minutes of prep time.
- It tastes amazing and is budget-friendly.
- Can feed a crowd or just your family.
- Your crockpot does all the hard work for you.
- It is pumpkin season and who doesn’t like a warm, cozy dessert.
Ingredients Needed – Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- Nonstick cooking spray or slow cooker liner
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin pie or 2 cups fresh pumpkin
- 1 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon -divide
- 1 tsp ground cloves – divide
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg – divide
- 2 tsp ground ginger – divide
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/4 cup melted butter
How to make this dessert
Please note that can find the full list of ingredients and printable version of this recipe below (just scroll down).
We all need easier slow cooker desserts in our lives and this one is seriously easy to make. You only need a few pantry staple ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep and layering to whip up this luscious breakfast and dessert. And this is one that the kiddos can whip up entirely by themselves. Which is even more convenient, am I right?
First, you are going to want to toss in all your “wet ingredients” into your crockpot. Then add in your sugar and spices. Remember to reserve some of the spices for later. By the way, your house is going to smell amazing as this cooks. No need to light a candle. Your house is going to smell wonderful.
Now you want to make sure to mix well. Keep in mind, you may want to revisit your crockpot a few times just to give it a quick stir.
Now you can take the leftover spices and mix them with your cake mix in a separate bowl. You will sprinkle this mixture on top to form a top layer.
Lastly, you will be adding in your melted butter. Then let cook on high heat for the next two-and-a-half hours. Get ready for some yumminess. Guaranteed, you will want to eat a second bowl.
After all, it will “Taste like more“. It is the best of both worlds in a dessert! So if you want to switch it up this Thanksgiving, go buy a simple box white cake mix and make this Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding for your guest!
Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Additional Add-in Options
- Toasted pecans or your favorite nut to cake mix mixture.
- Add in some fruit – add in some raisins, chopped dried apricots, cranberries etc.
- Vanilla ice cream
- Top with delicious maple syrup
- Whipped cream
Quick Recipe Tips
- If you don’t have pumpkin puree you can substitute for sweet potato. It will taste equally good.
- If you have a sweet tooth, feel free to taste and add in more sugar.
- You can easily double the recipe, just make sure your slow cooker in large enough to hold it all.
Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Made in The Crock Pot
All the flavors of Pumpkin Pie–plus a few yummy extras go into this easy to make Crock Pot Bread Pudding Recipe. It is a one dish creation and comfort food at best.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray or slow cooker liner
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin pie or 2 cups fresh pumpkin
- 1 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon -divide
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg - divide
- 2 tsp ground ginger - divide
- 1 tsp ground cloves - divide
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Coat crockpot with nonstick spray.
- In crock pot combine pumpkin, evaporate milk, sugar, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp cloves. Spread evenly to coat bottom.
- In a medium bowl combine the rest of the spices with cake mix. Then sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of pumpkin mixture.
- Drizzle melted butter over cake mix mixture.
- Cover and cook for 2 1/2 hours on high heat. Uncover and let stand 30 minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 150mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g
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Other Fall Favorite Recipes
Mini Pumpkin Pies – Made with Cheese & Crackers
Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Syrup Recipe
No-Bake Mummy Haystack Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Mini Cake Doughnuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze
Eating out is easy, and it usually tastes delicious, but it’s expensive. Making this meal at home will save you money. Add this recipe to your weekly meal plan.
Brad Nierenberg says
Thanks for the easy recipe Jen. I will give it a try this fall!