Description
This Pumpkin Crisp is a delightful fall dessert featuring a smooth pumpkin pie filling topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet or casserole dish, it offers a comforting blend of warm spices and buttery topping, perfect for serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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
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
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet or medium casserole dish to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Then whisk in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Pour this filling evenly into the prepared skillet or dish.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly. If needed, use a hand mixer to achieve a crumbly consistency. Evenly spread the streusel topping over the pumpkin filling.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the skillet or dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin filling is set and the topping is golden brown. If the topping begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool for about 10 minutes so the filling firms up slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream. A cinnamon ice cream topping is a particularly delicious choice.
Notes
- Butter the skillet or dish well to prevent sticking.
- Cover with foil if topping browns too fast during baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Pair with cinnamon ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
- Store leftovers covered in refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American