Description
Creamy pumpkin crisp delights autumn dessert enthusiasts with layers of rich, spiced goodness. Crunchy pecans and silky pumpkin custard create a perfect balance that will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Base:
- 2 cups (473 ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine pumpkin puree, spices, sugar, and other filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Carefully transfer the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface to ensure consistent cooking.
- Create the crisp topping by blending flour, brown sugar, butter, and additional dry ingredients in a separate bowl, using fingertips or a fork to form a crumbly, textured mixture.
- Generously distribute the crumbly topping across the entire surface of the pumpkin filling, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the topping turns a rich golden brown and the filling sets with minimal jiggling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pumpkin crisp to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps the filling stabilize and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the dessert’s decadent flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap canned pumpkin with roasted fresh pumpkin for a more intense, authentic flavor profile.
- Add a pinch of ground cardamom or nutmeg to enhance the warm, seasonal spice notes in the filling.
- Use gluten-free oats and almond flour to make this dessert celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- For a lighter version, replace some butter in the topping with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg