Cinnamon and Orange Pudding Recipe

By Max Falkowitz
Updated March 26, 2025
Closeup of cinnamon-orange pudding, served in a small white bowl with a slivered canela cinnamon garnish and whipped cream.

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An unusual take on a classic dessert. Ceylon cinnamon takes on an almost chocolate character when paired with bright orange. I like this best with a generous plop of freshly whipped cream and, if I'm feeling especially indulgent, some shaved dark chocolate.

Recipe Details

Cinnamon and Orange Pudding Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Active 20 mins
Chilling Time 3 hrs
Total 3 hrs 35 mins
Serves 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided

  • 1/2 cup turbinado (raw) sugar

  • 3 tablespoons ground Ceylon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon dark rum

  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)

  • Freshly whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine two cups milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan over moderate heat to just below a simmer. Simmer, stirring often, for 15 minutes.

  2. Whisk together 1/2 cup milk with cornstarch and egg in a medium bowl until no lumps remain. Gradually pour heated milk into bowl, whisking constantly, then transfer pudding mixture back to pot. Increase heat to medium high and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, until pudding thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in orange zest, juice, rum, and orange blossom water, and cook for 1 minute longer.

  3. Transfer pudding to small custard cups or one large bowl. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until set. To avoid a skin forming on top of pudding, cover surface with plastic wrap.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
180Calories
5gFat
29gCarbs
5gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 3g13%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g11%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 3mg14%
Calcium 166mg13%
Iron 1mg3%
Potassium 179mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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