Pumpkin Crisp Cinnamon Streusel (Print)

Creamy pumpkin filling meets buttery cinnamon streusel for a warm, cozy dessert.

# Ingredients:

→ Pumpkin Pie Layer

01 - 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
05 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 0.66 cup heavy cream

→ Cinnamon Streusel

08 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1.5 cups granulated sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
12 - 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a medium casserole dish and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until well blended. Whisk in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Pour evenly into the prepared skillet or casserole dish and set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and mix with a fork until coarse crumbs form. The mixture should resemble a crumbly streusel.
04 - Spread the cinnamon streusel evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin layer is set and the streusel is golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, tent with foil to prevent over-browning.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes for the filling to firm up. Serve warm, accompanied by ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses just one bowl each for filling and topping to minimize cleanup
  • No need for pie crust so it is a breeze for beginner bakers
  • Perfect texture combination with creamy pumpkin and a crunchy streusel
  • Great make ahead dessert that holds up well for days
02 -
  • Loaded with cozy fall flavors and irresistible aromas
  • Delicious served warm or cold and perfect for making ahead
  • A great way to use up leftover canned pumpkin
03 -
  • Always use pure pumpkin puree for a silky filling not the pumpkin pie mix
  • Melted butter gives the streusel that classic crumbly texture
  • If your streusel is looking powdery just squeeze it gently to form bigger tasty clumps
  • Choose a skillet or dish that is not too shallow for the best layering and crispy top

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