Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Pumpkin Nuggets! Inspired by a Japanese snack cafe, this recipe creates delightful, thick pumpkin nuggets with a subtly sweet flavor. While achieving the perfectly soft outside and creamy inside of the original remains a challenge, these nuggets are incredibly delicious. We've perfected a creamy vanilla dipping sauce (recipe coming soon!) that's even better than the chocolate syrup served at the cafe. Use rice flour for the best texture, or a blend of rice and all-purpose flour. Get ready to experience a taste of Japan in your kitchen!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 204.6 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce

Pumpkin Puree
1 cup rice flour (or a mix of rice and all-purpose flour)
Plain Yogurt
Brown Sugar
Nutmeg
Ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Baking Soda
Lemon Juice
Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the pumpkin until smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice flour (or all-purpose/rice flour blend), baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each nugget.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let the nuggets cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm with your favorite vanilla sauce (recipe to follow!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce?

Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce?

Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce has approximately 204.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce are Pumpkin Puree, Rice Flour, Plain Yogurt, Brown Sugar, Nutmeg, Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.