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A cast-iron skillet overflowing with golden-brown Pumpkin Crisp, the perfect Pumpkin Dessert that rivals any Cobbler, set beside a stack of classic Pumpkin Dishes for a festive fall table.

Easy Pumpkin Crisp – Top Pumpkin Recipes Dessert for Thanksgiving


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  • Author: Vivienne Hale
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Description

Swap out your traditional pie for this fuss-free pumpkin crisp, featuring a silky spiced pumpkin layer beneath a buttery cinnamon crumble. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream (or whipped cream) for instant fall-time bliss!


Ingredients

Scale

Pumpkin Filling

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream

Cinnamon Crumble Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 12 Tbsp (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted


Instructions

  1. Prep & Preheat
    • Heat oven to 375°F.
    • Grease a 12″ cast-iron skillet (or a 9×9″ baking dish) with butter and set aside.
  2. Whip Up the Pumpkin Base
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla until fully combined.
    • Stir in the heavy cream until the mixture is velvety smooth.
    • Pour this pumpkin custard into your prepared skillet.
  3. Make the Crumble
    • In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
    • Pour in the melted butter and mix with a fork (or beat on low with a hand mixer) until coarse crumbs form.
    • Scatter the streusel evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  4. Bake
    • Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the pumpkin layer is set and the top is golden brown.
    • If the topping starts to darken too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  5. Cool & Serve
    • Let the crisp rest for 10 minutes so the filling firms up.
    • Spoon warm portions into bowls and top with ice cream or whipped cream. For an extra touch, try cinnamon-swirled ice cream!

Notes

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

  • Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for about 20 seconds, or enjoy chilled.
  • Advance Prep: Assemble the pumpkin layer and keep it covered in the dish; store the streusel in a sealed container in the fridge (up to 48 hours). When you’re ready, sprinkle on the crumbs and bake as directed.
  • Bakeware Swap: No cast iron? Use a 9×9″ baking pan or even foil tins for easy gifting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Desserts

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 378kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 301mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 138mg