Description
Pumpkin crisp delivers autumn’s warmest embrace, blending creamy spiced pumpkin with buttery crumble layers. Sweet comfort meets seasonal delight, promising rich flavors that welcome you into cozy kitchen memories.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Base:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Streusel Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks / 170 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure optimal baking conditions for the pumpkin crisp.
- Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or medium casserole dish to prevent sticking and facilitate easy serving.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the mixture, whisking until the filling achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the pumpkin mixture to the prepared dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Create the streusel topping by mixing flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour melted butter over the dry ingredients, using a fork to blend until the mixture becomes crumbly and texture resembles coarse sand.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping uniformly over the pumpkin layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the filling sets and the topping turns golden brown.
- If the streusel begins to darken too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the filling to stabilize and set.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream, or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Swap out heavy cream for coconut milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally rich and creamy.
- Use gluten-free flour blend in the streusel topping to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for extra crunch and nutty depth of flavor.
- Reduce sugar by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie dessert option that still tastes decadent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg