Description
Warm autumn nights welcome cinnamon pumpkin crisp, a delightful dessert blending seasonal spices and comforting textures. Layers of sweet pumpkin filling and buttery crumble create a memorable treat that wraps you in fall’s delicious embrace.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Base:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to ensure easy serving and prevent sticking.
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the creamy pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Create the crisp topping by combining flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the buttery crisp topping uniformly over the pumpkin base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter chopped pecans across the top for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes to allow the dessert to set and stabilize.
- Dust the surface with a combination of powdered sugar and ground cinnamon just before serving for a beautiful, festive finish.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs for smoother blending and even mixing in the pumpkin base.
- Swap pecans with alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Create a gluten-free version by replacing regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix in the crisp topping.
- Cold butter is crucial for achieving a perfectly crumbly, textured topping that provides delightful crunch when baked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg