Easy Pumpkin Crisp Recipe (2024)

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Pumpkin crisp is the perfect Fall dessert. Enjoy a creamy pumpkin filling and a delicious oat topping. Top it off with ice cream for a real treat.

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Pumpkin Crisp

If you love pumpkin, then you are going to love this recipe.

This pumpkin crisp is super easy but so amazing. The pumpkin filling is delicious! You won’t miss the traditional pie crust with this flavorful dessert.

This recipe takes minutes to make and your kitchen will smell amazing as it bakes. Be prepared for everyone to go crazy over this.

Each bite is the perfect combination of creamy pumpkin and crispy topping for one decadent dessert. It’s the best pumpkin recipe.

If you love pumpkin desserts as much as we do, make Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe.

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Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Layer:

  • Large Eggs
  • Brown Sugar
  • Sugar
  • Pure Pumpkin (You can easily make your ownPumpkin Puree)
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice– learn how to make Pumpkin Pie Spice.
  • Ground Cinnamon

For the Crisp Layer:

  • Old Fashioned Oats
  • Flour
  • Brown Sugar
  • baking Powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Butter
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How to make pumpkin crisp

First, you need a 9X13 pan. Go ahead and spray it with cooking spray.

I like to use the pans with lids if I am taking this dessert somewhere. It makes traveling easier. The lid is also nice for storing leftovers.

Another idea is to use disposable pans for holidays or if you dropping this off for someone. They wont’ have to worry about getting the pan back to you.

Also, go ahead and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Next, In a large bowl whisk together the sugar and the eggs. Make sure it is combined really good.

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Once combined, add the pumpkin, milk and spices to the mixture. Stir until it is smooth.

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Now, pour this into the prepared casserole dish and set aside.

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Let’s make the Streusel topping!

Get out another mixing bowl. Combine the ingredients for the crisp layer.

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This is my favorite part! It is fun to make and goes perfectly with the pumpkin layer on the bottom.

Finally, sprinkle this on top of the pumpkin layer and bake until it is is lightly golden brown and starts to bubble.

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This usually takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Oven times will vary so keep an eye on the crisp.

Take the dish out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Serve pumpkin crisp warm and top with your favorite toppings.

Can you make this ahead of time?

You can prep this Pumpkin Pie Crisp ahead of time, but I highly recommend baking it fresh when you are ready to serve it for the best flavor.

To prep ahead, I follow all directions until the baking step. Then, instead of placing it into the oven, I cover it with saran wrap or foil and put it in the fridge.

Then, when I am ready to bake it, I take it out of the fridge and set it on the counter to come to room temperature. Start pre-heating the oven and bake it as directed in the recipe.

This is a great time saver, if you are having friends over or if you are making it for Thanksgiving. You can do all the prep work the day before but still have a fresh dessert on Thanksgiving day.

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How to store Pumpkin Pie Crisp

If you have leftovers, put in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 to 7 days.

I prefer this served warm and will normally just pop in the microwave a few seconds to heat it up.

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Do you serve Pumpkin Crisp hot or cold?

This pumpkin pie crisp is great served warm but you can also serve it cold, the texture changes a little bit when cold but it’s still delicious.

Serving ideas:

  • Top with vanilla ice cream. It is so yummy served warm with the cold ice cream melting into every bite. Our Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe is perfect on top.
  • Whipped cream– Try this easy homemade recipe for whipped cream. Put a dollop of this on top of the crisp. Yum!
  • Caramel sauce – Drizzle caramel on the top. I bet chocolate sauce would be good too.
  • Chocolate Sauce – Chocolate drizzled on top is also amazing.
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Difference between pumpkin puree and pie filling?

This recipe calls for pure pumpkin. This is just plain pumpkin puree without any extra seasonings.

Pumpkin pie filling usually has all the seasoning already included.

I started making homemade pumpkin puree awhile back. The saving will add up if you do a lot of pumpkin baking liek I do.

Plus, it is not hard at all to make.

Can you use a cake mix instead?

Yes you can substitute a cake mix instead of the streusel topping. It will have a slightly different flavor and texture, but it will be delicious.

Tips and Variations:

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • Use pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling.
  • You an add in pecans for a little crunch to your crisp.
  • Use a greased pan.
  • The pumpkin crisp should be golden and bubbly when you remove it form the oven.
  • Allow to cool for 5 mins before serving. This will insure that the crisp doesn’t completely fall apart when you scoop it out of the pan.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. I like ice cream, homemade whipped cream made with heavy cream or drizzle chocolate sauce on it!

Make easy pumpkin crisp recipe!

This is so easy and one of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts. If you love pumpkin, this is definitely a must try.

It is full of pumpkin pie spice flavor. The creamy pumpkin makes each bite simply amazing!

This dessert is so yummy and I think you will enjoy it.

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Pumpkin Crisp

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Pumpkin crisp is the perfect Fall dessert. Enjoy a creamy pumpkin filling and a delicious oat topping. Top it off with ice cream for a treat.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Cool 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings 9

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 365

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  • Spray a 9X13 pan with non stick cooking spray.

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugars together.

  • Stir in the pumpkin, milk, spices and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pan.

  • In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sguar, baking powder, cinnamon and butter.

  • Then sprinkle this mixture on top of the pumpkin layer in the pan.

  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until it’s brown and bubbly.

  • Remove and let the pumpkin crisp cool for 5 minutes.

  • Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 365kcal, Carbohydrates 54g, Protein 6g, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 90mg, Sodium 161mg, Potassium 186mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 38g, Vitamin A 482IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 124mg, Iron 2mg

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FAQs

Is heavy cream or evaporated milk better for pumpkin pie? ›

During my testing of pumpkin pies, I tried lots of different milk options – heavy whipping cream, regular milk (I used 2% in my testing), sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Ultimately, I found heavy whipping cream to be the best. It produced the creamiest pie in my opinion.

Can I use regular milk instead of evaporated milk in pumpkin pie? ›

While many recipes call for it, you can absolutely make an outstanding pumpkin pie without evaporated milk. If your recipe calls for one can of evaporated milk (as most do), you can substitute 1 ½ cups of cream or half and half, or a combination of the two. You can also use milk (any kind from whole to skim).

Why does pumpkin pie use evaporated milk? ›

I think if you added regular milk to pumpkin, you would not achieve the desired texture. My guess it that it wouldn't 'set' properly, giving it the firm texture you'd expect. Evaporated milk will be much thicker than regular milk, providing that rich, creamy texture without the unwanted water.

Why won't my pumpkin pie set up? ›

Why Didn't My Pumpkin Pie Set? You're ready to serve your homemade pumpkin pie, but when you try to cut it, it's too runny to get any clean slices. Why this happens: The pie was underbaked, or the oven temperature wasn't high enough. Taking the pie out of the oven prematurely is a very easy mistake to make.

What happens if you put too much evaporated milk in pumpkin pie? ›

Pies with too much evaporated milk formed blisters on top.

Though the interior of the filling had a great, creamy texture. The flavor was ever-so-slightly muted and had a hint of milkiness to it.

Can sweetened condensed milk replace heavy cream? ›

Condensed milk is evaporated milk that has been sweetened with sugar. Evaporated milk can be used in place of heavy cream in most recipes, whereas condensed milk is best reserved for desserts.

What happens if you use evaporated milk instead of milk? ›

For a creamy taste without the cream, try evaporated (canned) milk! Evaporated milk is made by removing water from fresh milk and then heating it. Heating the milk gives it the creamy, slightly cooked taste and darker colour. When mixed with an equal amount of water, it can be substituted for fresh milk in recipes.

Can I use condensed milk instead of evaporated milk? ›

Although it may be tempting, because of the added sugar, you should generally avoid substituting sweetened condensed milk in any recipe that calls for evaporated. If you don't have evaporated milk available, it's possible to substitute a cup of light cream, or you can make your own.

Is condensed milk the same as evaporated milk? ›

Both are concentrated, shelf-stable milk products that have been heated until at least 60 percent of their water content has evaporated. The main difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk is that evaporated milk is unsweetened while condensed milk is sweetened.

What is the difference between Libby's pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling? ›

While the canned pumpkin puree is just canned pumpkin, the Libby "Canned Pumpkin Pie Filling" also has sugar syrup, natural flavoring, salt and spices.

Should pumpkin pie crust be prebaked? ›

For a guaranteed browned bottom, prebake the pie crust

You may want to cover the edges with a pie shield or strips of aluminum foil, but the bottom will remain perfectly brown and crisp — not burned.

Why is my pumpkin pie not creamy? ›

The egg proteins in pumpkin pie filling form a loose net that traps moisture. As the egg proteins are heated, they begin to contract. Cook them hot enough, and they'll contract so much that they separate from each other into curds, giving your pie filling that grainy, wet texture.

What happens if you forget to add sugar to pumpkin pie? ›

If you forgot to add sugar to the pumpkin pie filling (from scratch) is it still going to turn out okay? It will not be very sweet. So offset the blah with a salted caramel glaze or a sweet cream topping or even a butterscotch layer of pudding. Put together a nutty streusel topping with maple syrup or brown sugar.

Why is my homemade pumpkin pie not orange? ›

Also some canned pumpkin flesh can be darker. Your pumpkin pies will rarely be bright orange or light but you can make them lighter in color as they bake by using plain white sugar, canned milk, even puréed yams, butternut squash or carrots can give a more orange pie, add a touch of turmeric in the mix.

How do you keep the bottom of a pumpkin pie from getting soggy? ›

Often, blind-baking solves this problem. If you're making a single crust custard-filled pie, like a pumpkin pie, bake the pie dough first before adding filling to allow some of the moisture in the crust to evaporate. You can also totally blind-bake fruit pies.

Is it better to use evaporated milk or heavy cream? ›

Evaporated milk is an ideal heavy cream substitute in recipes that use heavy cream as a liquid. It won't whip well, but it's a great way to add moisture to baked goods. Substitute an equal amount of evaporated milk for heavy cream. Best for: baking.

Is evaporated milk better than heavy cream? ›

For a healthy substitute, try evaporated skim milk. This will slash calories and eliminate nearly all of the saturated fat you'd find in heavy cream. Light cream has a fat content of around 20% (compared to heavy cream's 36% to 40%).

Is heavy whipping cream better than evaporated milk? ›

The only downside is that heavy cream can also leave you feeling excessively full – very quickly, and there are two good reasons for that as you can see in the nutrition label comparison below. The bottom line is that heavy cream has more than twice the calories and five times the fat content of evaporated milk.

Why use evaporated milk instead of cream? ›

Evaporated milk is a canned, shelf-stable milk product with less water than regular milk. Thus, it's thicker and creamier than milk and can be an easy lower-calorie alternative to heavy cream in some recipes.

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