This warm pumpkin crisp is a simple fall dessert featuring a creamy pumpkin pie filling topped with a golden cinnamon streusel. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it’ll quickly become your new favorite pumpkin dessert!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Pumpkin Lovers’ Dream: Packed with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this crisp captures the essence of fall in every bite.
- No Pie Crust Needed: Skip the fuss of pie crust! Simply pour the pumpkin filling into a baking dish and top with a buttery streusel.
- Perfect with Ice Cream: The crisp topping is golden and crunchy, making it the perfect contrast to the creamy pumpkin layer below.
- Thanksgiving-Friendly: Easy to prepare ahead and impresses every time—ideal for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight treats.
Key Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree: Use 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix. Sweet potatoes also work as an alternative.
- Heavy Cream: Full-fat cream makes the pumpkin layer extra rich and silky.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Can be substituted with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cinnamon Streusel: A simple combination of flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter creates a perfectly crumbly topping.
How to Make Pumpkin Crisp
- Prep the Pan: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet or 9×9 baking dish.
- Make the Pumpkin Layer: Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Prepare the Streusel: Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Assemble & Bake: Spread the streusel over the pumpkin mixture. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Tips & Variations
- Add Nuts: Toss in chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Add Oats: Stir in up to 1 cup of oats into the streusel for a more traditional crisp texture.
- Caramel Drizzle: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent touch.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the pumpkin layer and streusel separately, refrigerate up to 48 hours, then assemble and bake when ready.
This easy pumpkin crisp is creamy, comforting, and perfectly spiced—the ultimate fall dessert!
Easy Pumpkin Crisp Recipe
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minutesThis classic Pumpkin Crisp is an easy fall dessert featuring a creamy pumpkin pie filling topped with a golden cinnamon streusel. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a cozy seasonal treat! 🍂
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie Layer
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
⅔ cup heavy cream
Cinnamon Streusel Topping
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Prep Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet or medium casserole dish.
- Make Pumpkin Layer: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the prepared skillet.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and stir with a fork until crumbly. (You can also use a hand mixer to achieve a crumbly texture.)
- Assemble & Bake: Spread the streusel evenly over the pumpkin layer. Bake 40–45 minutes until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, lightly cover with foil.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool 10 minutes so the pumpkin layer firms up. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Cinnamon ice cream pairs especially well with this crisp!
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