I originally shared this recipe in June, 2015 on my blog with a big announcement: that we were moving from Salem, MA to Austin, TX. And so it only seemed appropriate to revamp this post with new photos, improved instructions, and a similar announcement… We’re moving back to New England! More specifically, to Rhode Island. In March! We’ve been busy packing, our house is being listed this week, and things have been generally a bit crazy over here. But we are over the moon excited to bring our little family up to the land of seasons and stuff our faces with as much seafood as possible. And what better way to celebrate a New England homecoming than with a recipe heavy on pure maple syrup? You’re going to LOVE this easy maple syrup dessert recipe that tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Maple Syrup – use the real stuff here.Milk – I used whole milk, but lower fat will work, or a mixture of milk and half and half. Plant-based milk can be used for a dairy free version.Cinnamon – you can use pumpkin pie spice mix instead if you prefer.Egg Yolks – save those whites for something else like a frittata or omelette!Corn Starch – you need this to thicken the pudding. Arrowroot powder may be used for a grain-free version.Vanilla ExtractButter – or ghee for dairy-free.Kosher salt – just a little to balance the sweetness.Optional toppings: whipped cream, more cinnamon, and more maple syrup.
How to make Maple Cinnamon Pudding
How to make homemade vanilla whipped cream
I’ll be honest: I usually just use store-bought whipped cream to top homemade puddings. But it’s actually very easy to make your own whipped cream from scratch, and healthier because you can control the ingredients in it. I recommend making a vanilla whipped cream to go with this maple cinnamon pudding dessert. Just beat together 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. It won’t be very sweet- if you prefer sweeter, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or maple syrup as well.
How can I make this pudding dairy free?
Just use a plant-based milk and skip the butter (or use a vegan/dairy free substitute like ghee) stirred in at the end!
Can I make this pudding vegan?
I’ve never made a vegan pudding and I’m not sure about a substitute for eggs. You might want to check out this recipe for vegan vanilla pudding for some more information.
Can I make it paleo?
Yup! Use almond milk, ghee instead of butter, and arrowroot powder instead of corn starch.
How long does this stay good for in the fridge?
This Maple Cinnamon Pudding will stay good for about a week in the fridge covered in an airtight container. You may notice some liquid separating out on the surface after a while – you can just pour it out or stir it back into the pudding before serving.
Other homemade pudding dessert recipes
Pumpkin PuddingButterscotch PuddingTwo-Ingredient Dairy Free Rice PuddingStrawberry Chia Seed Pudding
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