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pumpkin crisp

(39 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Missy Wimpelberg
@MWimpelberg
Franklin, TN

This is my cousin's recipe. She makes this every year for Thanksgiving. It is so yummy! Allow it to cool so it sets before you flip.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

With a subtle pumpkin flavor, this lovely pumpkin crisp avoids overwhelming the palate with loads of holiday spices. Using only cinnamon means it's not overly pumpkin-spiced. Instead, each bite melts in your mouth, allowing you to savor its creaminess. Once baked, it's inverted so the crisp top becomes the bottom (or crust). The whipped topping layer has a little cream cheese adding to its richness. We sprinkled a few extra pecans on top for added crunch and garnish. This is an easy fall or holiday dessert that will serve a crowd. This recipe won the GRAND PRIZE in the Just A Pinch Family Holiday Traditions Recipe Contest!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(39 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 3 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin crisp

  • 2 can
    pumpkin (15 oz each)
  • 21 oz
    evaporated milk
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 2 stick
    melted butter
  • TOPPING
  • 1 oz
    cream cheese
  • 8 oz
    whipped topping
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make pumpkin crisp

Test Kitchen Tips
If you don't have a big serving dish, invert this onto a cutting board or baking sheet.
  • Mix pumpkin, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and eggs.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix pumpkin, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and eggs.
  • Pour batter into a parchment paper lined baking dish.
    2
    Pour mixture into a 9x13x2 pan lined with parchment paper. This keeps the dessert from sticking to the pan.
  • Sprinkle dry cake mix over the batter and sprinkle nuts.
    3
    Crumble dry cake mix over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled nuts.
  • Pour melted butter over the cake mix.
    4
    Then pour melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for 50 - 60 minutes.
    5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Once baked, cool slightly. Turn onto a platter and remove the parchment paper.
  • Whip the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping.
    6
    When cooled, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping.
  • Spread mixture over the tops and the sides.
    7
    Spread the topping over the sides and top. Store in the refrigerator.
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