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A white dish of Grape-Nuts Pudding with a wooden spoon inside. A printed purple floral napkin is also nearby.
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5 from 8 votes

Grape-Nuts Pudding

Experience a true New England classic. This Grape-Nuts pudding recipe transforms simple cereal into a velvet custard with a unique cake-like bottom. Easy to make, comforting, and tastes exactly like home.  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grape Nut Pudding, Grape Nuts Pudding
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 247cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Oven adjusted to the center rack position
  • measuring cup
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 7 x 11 casserole dish Can also use a 9x13 for a thinner pudding layer.
  • roasting pan *to create a water bath

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a measuring cup, combine the Grape-Nuts cereal and warm water. You will fill the water up to the one cup line (same cup as cereal *see pic above). Let stand for 10 minutes, or until the cereal is softened.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and milk.
  • Add the softened Grape-Nuts cereal to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Place this dish inside a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot tap water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pudding dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes. The pudding is done when it has a slight jiggle in the center but a knife inserted halfway between the center and the edge comes out clean
  • Let the pudding cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream (optional).

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Store leftovers in the fridge. This last up to 3 days when stored properly.
To reheat add portion to the microwave and heat until warm throughout. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 247cal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 5mg