Description
This classic pumpkin pie crisp delivers nostalgic autumn comfort with delicate spices and a crunchy streusel topping. Rich layers of pumpkin custard nestled in a flaky homemade crust will delight seasonal dessert enthusiasts when gathered around festive tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 oz / 340 g) evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (combined from ½ cup + ¼ cup + ¼ cup)
- 1 cup brown sugar (combined from ½ cup + ½ cup)
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon (combined from 1 tsp + ½ tsp)
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsps cold water (as needed)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Butter Integration: Cut cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, with small butter pieces evenly dispersed.
- Dough Formation: Add ice-cold water gradually, mixing until the dough coheres without overworking, then shape into a compact disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Crust Creation: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing into bottom and sides, then fork-puncture to prevent air bubbles and pre-bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until pale golden.
- Filling Composition: Whisk pumpkin puree with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a large bowl, then blend in eggs and evaporated milk until silky smooth.
- Topping Construction: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then drizzle with melted butter and mix to create a crumbly texture.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour pumpkin filling over pre-baked crust, generously sprinkle crisp topping across the surface, and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and filling is set with a slight wobble.
- Serving Finale: Cool for 15-20 minutes, then serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent touch.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Cold butter and quick mixing prevent gluten development, ensuring an ultra-flaky, tender crust that melts in your mouth.
- Dock Crust Carefully: Piercing the pie base with a fork prevents unsightly air bubbles and promotes even baking, creating a perfectly smooth foundation.
- Monitor Baking Closely: Watch the crisp topping during the final 10-15 minutes to avoid over-browning, which can result in a burnt, bitter taste.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allowing the pie crisp to rest helps the filling set properly, transforming its texture from runny to perfectly sliceable and wonderfully creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg