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Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

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This Pumpkin Crisp is a cozy fall dessert featuring a smooth, spiced pumpkin filling topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet or casserole dish, it’s perfect served warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Filling

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

For the Streusel Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a medium casserole dish thoroughly and set it aside to ensure the pumpkin crisp doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Make Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined. Then whisk in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Pour this filling into the prepared skillet evenly.
  3. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the melted unsalted butter and stir with a fork or beat with a hand mixer until the mixture becomes crumbly. This streusel topping will provide a crisp, sweet cover for the pumpkin filling.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Evenly spread the cinnamon streusel topping over the pumpkin filling in the skillet. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the filling is set and the topping turns golden brown. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
  5. Cool and Serve: Once baked, let the pumpkin crisp cool for about 10 minutes to allow the filling to firm up. Serve warm, ideally topped with ice cream or whipped cream. For an extra special touch, pair with cinnamon ice cream if available.

Notes

  • Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a nice crust and even baking, but a medium casserole dish works well too.
  • Be mindful of the topping browning; covering with foil halfway through baking can prevent burning.
  • This dessert is best served warm and fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
  • Try adding chopped nuts like pecans to the streusel for extra texture and flavor.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream and butter with coconut cream and coconut oil respectively.

Keywords: pumpkin crisp, fall dessert, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon streusel, baked pumpkin dessert

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