Description
Delightful Pumpkin Crisp weaves autumn’s warmth into a luxurious dessert that whispers comfort and celebration. Sweet pumpkin layers mingle with buttery crumble, inviting you to savor seasonal bliss in each heavenly spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Pie Layer:
Pumpkin:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can pumpkin puree
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (236 milliliters)
Spices and Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Streusel Layer:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Binding Ingredients:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by greasing a 12-inch cast iron skillet or medium casserole dish at 375°F.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly integrated, then incorporate heavy cream to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Transfer the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking vessel, ensuring an even distribution.
- Create streusel topping by mixing flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl, then drizzle melted butter and blend using a fork or hand mixer until a crumbly texture develops.
- Distribute the cinnamon streusel evenly across the pumpkin base, covering the entire surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes in the preheated oven until the pumpkin filling stabilizes and streusel turns golden brown, using aluminum foil to prevent over-browning if necessary.
- Allow the pumpkin crisp to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the filling to solidify and enhance structural integrity.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream, with cinnamon ice cream recommended for an exceptional flavor experience.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing sugar for a less sweet version or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a more natural taste profile.
- Easily make this gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix in the streusel topping.
- Create a dairy-free option by replacing heavy cream with coconut milk and using dairy-free butter alternatives in the streusel mixture.
- Enhance the flavor complexity by adding a pinch of ground nutmeg or cardamom to the pumpkin filling for a more sophisticated taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 208 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg