Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

If you love pumpkin, then you are going to love this recipe. This pumpkin crisp is super easy dessert recipe 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.

If you love pumpkin desserts as much as we do, make Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe, Easy Pumpkin Roll Recipe or Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

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. It is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu.

Ingredients

• Large Eggs – We like to use room temperature eggs
• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
• Pure Pumpkin – You can easily make your own  Pumpkin Puree
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – Learn how to make  Pumpkin Pie Spice.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Chopped Nuts – You an add in pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds for a little crunch to your crisp.
• Sweetener – Instead of regular sugar you can substitute with coconut sugar.
• Pumpkin Spices – Substitute the pumpkin pie spices with nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

How to Make Pumpkin Crisp

• Step 1 – First, you need a 9X13 pan. Go ahead and spray it with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2 – In a large bowl whisk together the sugar and the eggs. Make sure it is combined really good. You can also use a hand mixer.

Step 3 – Once combined, add the pumpkin, milk and spices to the mixture. Stir until it is smooth.

Step 4 – Pour this into the prepared baking pan and set aside.

Step 5 – Get out another mixing bowl. Combine the ingredients for the crisp layer.

Step 6 – Sprinkle this on top of the pumpkin layer and bake.

Step 7 – Bake until it is is lightly golden brown and starts to bubble. Serve pumpkin crisp warm and top with your favorite toppings.

Expert Tips

• Baking Dish – 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 do not have to worry about getting the pan back to you. You can also bake in a cast iron skillet.
• Preheat Oven – Before placing the pumpkin crisp in the oven, make sure it has been preheated.
• Pumpkin – Use pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling.
• Cooking Time – Baking time will vary depending on your oven and the pan you use. But 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.

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.

Serving Ideas

• Top with vanilla ice cream. It is so yummy served warm with the scoop of vanilla 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.