Easy Vanilla-Y Lite Pumpkin Pudding

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   In a medium saucepan, mix the pudding mix and milk together first with a wooden spoon or whisk. DON'T TURN THE HEAT ON YET!

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   Whisk in the egg whites to the mixture, make sure there's no lumps.

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   Carefully fold in the pumpkin and spices at the same time, making sure there's no lumpiness once again.

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   Now turn on the heat to medium-high and whisk while it's heating, uncovered.

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   Let stand for about a minute until it starts to boil. Keep mixing, and let the heat continue until the mixture thickens.

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   When it thickens to a good pudding-like consistency, turn the heat off, and keep beating it with the wooden spoon or whisk to beat the lumps out and disperse the flavor properly.

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   Pour into individual serving cups/ramekins/giant serving bowl whatever your choice is.

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   Make sure you wrap the entire open area with clingwrap! This is important to make sure an icky skin or gelatin-like consistency doesn't happen. (Props to Molly from Cooking Q&A for this tip, it really worked! :) ).

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   Let set for at least 2 hours in the fridge prior to eating.

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    Top with some spiced whipped cream and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.