Description
This Pumpkin Crisp is a delightful fall dessert featuring a creamy pumpkin pie filling topped with a golden, cinnamon streusel crumb. Baked to perfection, it pairs wonderfully warm with ice cream or whipped cream, making it a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat for the season.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie Layer
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Cinnamon Streusel
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a medium casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Make Pumpkin Pie Layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and cohesive. Pour this filling evenly into the prepared skillet.
- Prepare Cinnamon Streusel: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly. For a finer crumb, you can beat the mixture with a hand mixer until crumbly. Spread this topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin filling is set and the streusel topping turns a golden brown. If the topping begins to brown too quickly, lightly cover it with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes so the filling firms up slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with ice cream (cinnamon ice cream recommended) or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or a medium casserole dish for even baking and rustic presentation.
- The pumpkin pie layer can be whisked until smooth for the best texture.
- Cover the streusel with foil if it browns too quickly during baking.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for best flavor.
- The recipe yields 6 to 8 servings, perfect for a family dessert or fall gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
