Description
This delightful Pumpkin Crisp combines a spiced, creamy pumpkin filling with a buttery oat topping, baked to golden perfection. It’s a perfect autumn dessert that’s easy to make and serves as a comforting treat for fall gatherings or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Filling
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Crisp Topping
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Pour this filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts if using, for extra texture and flavor.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping mixture over the pumpkin filling, covering it completely to create a nice crunchy contrast.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pumpkin filling in the center is just slightly jiggly, indicating it is cooked through but still moist.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pumpkin crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the topping is cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Chilling the crisp in the refrigerator for a couple of hours after baking can make slicing easier.
- Use fresh pumpkin pie spice or make your own blend for the best flavor.
- Optional nuts add crunch and can be substituted with pecans or walnuts as preferred.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance the dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin crisp, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, baked pumpkin dessert, pumpkin crisp recipe, autumn dessert
