Easy Pumpkin Crisp (soy-free, nut-free, dairy-free)

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Pumpkin crisp has all of the amazingly delicious flavors and texture of pumpkin pie without the need to make a crust. Instead, it has a crunchy streusel topping that comes together in a single bowl. Serve it warm or chilled topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent fall or winter dessert.

slice of pumpkin crisp on a white plate with ice cream on top

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie Crisp
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Pumpkin pie is a quintessential fall dessert, but making pie from scratch is a whole production. This pumpkin crisp is a twist on that classic. It gives you the same fall flavor profile with less active cooking time!

This is a quick, crustless pumpkin pie filling topped with a delicious, oat crumble. To take this dessert over the top, serve slices of pumpkin pie crisp with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top.

This is perfect fall dessert for any day and even for festive events! Bake it in a nice baking dish for a gorgeous crisp on top and serve from the dish. You can adjust the filling so that it sets a bit more and it’s more like bars, or you can keep it more like a pudding. Adjust it away as you like.

slice of pumpkin crisp on a wooden board

Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Crisp

all of the pumpkin pie flavors you love with less work to make
velvety, pumpkin filling packed with warming fall spices
crispy streusel topping is so easy to make! Just mix and spread, no kneading or shaping.
soy-free and nut-free with a gluten-free option

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Pumpkin Pie Crisp

Pumpkin crisp has all of the amazingly delicious flavors and texture of pumpkin pie without the need to make a crust. Instead, it has a crunchy streusel crumble topping that comes together in a single bowl. Serve it warm or chilled topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent fall or winter dessert.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin cobbler, pumpkin crisp, pumpkin pie crisp, pumpkin pie crumble

Servings: 8

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the Pie Layer

1 1/4 cup (306.25 g) pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons coconut cream , solid white part from full fat coconut milk can
3 tablespoons brown sugar , 1 tbsp more for sweeter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 -1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour** or use a mix of half gluten-free flour and half cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

For the Topping

1/2 cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour or use gluten-free blend of choice
1/2 cup (40.54 g) old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup (73.33 g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons melted vegan butter or more, if needed

Instructions

Line an 8×5-inch or a similar size baking dish with parchment paper or grease it really well. You can also use a 9×4-inch loaf pan, a cake pan, or a 6-inch cast iron dish. Preheat the oven to 365° F (185° C).

Make the pie layer.

In a bowl, add all of the ingredients listed under the pie layer and mix until the brown sugar and all the flour are well incorporated.
Spread this into your baking dish and even it out with a spatula.

Make the topping.

To a bowl, add all the dry ingredients — that’s the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt — and mix really well.
Melt the vegan butter and add it to the bowl, then press and mix. Initially it will feel like there isn't enough butter, but keep pressing and mixing. Put your hands in there and bring the mixture together. If it's not coming together after 2-3 minutes, then add in a teaspoon or more of melted vegan butter to help it become more crumb-like. As soon as the mixture can be pressed into a crumbly dough, the mixture is ready.
Spread this crumb all over the pumpkin pie layer in the pan, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. The baking time depends on your baking pan and the oven. You want the top to be nicely golden and a little brown on some edges.
Remove the baking dish from the oven. You can serve it immediately while it's still warm by scooping it directly from the baking dish. Or let it cool completely, Chill for an hour or so, if you want to slice it. It'll be like a crustless pumpkin pie with a crumb topping. then use the parchment paper to take the pumpkin crisp out of the baking dish. Top it with vegan ice cream or vegan whipped cream.
Store on the counter for a couple of hours. Refrigerate for upto 5 days. Reheat in the oven for 8-10 mins to crisp up the crumb and serve.

Notes

This recipe is nut-free and soy-free and can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free blend of choice.

Coconut cream substitute: Use cashew cream or other non dairy cream. Or use 2 tbsp thick non dairy milk such as oat milk.

** This quantity of all purpose flour will yield somewhat set pie filling layer that you can chill and slice. For less set and more pudding like layer, use 1 teaspoon all purpose flour

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Pie Crisp

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 132mg6%

Potassium 155mg4%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 6147IU123%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

pumpkin puree, flour, oats, and other crisp ingredients in cups on a kitchen counter

Ingredients and Substitutions

pumpkin puree – This is the base for the pie filling.
coconut cream – Helps thicken the mixture and adds a lovely, light coconut flavor.
brown sugar – Gives the filling a rich, molasses-y flavor!
ground spices – Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice give this pumpkin crisp the pumpkin pie flavor you know and love.
flour – To thicken to pie layer and help the topping come together. You can use a gluten-free flour mix instead, if needed.
vanilla extract – Deepens that pumpkin pie flavor!
old-fashioned oats – Gives the topping that great, streusel texture.
baking powder and salt – Conditions the topping, so it has a perfect texture.
melted vegan butter – To help the crumb topping dough come together.

Tips

When you’re lining your baking pan, use strips of parchment paper in either direction, leaving a bit hanging over the edges to make it easy to lift the pumpkin pie crisp out after you bake and cool it. Do this if you are planning to take the crisp out of the pan.
The crumb topping should form a dough. A crumbly dough, but still a dough that sticks together when you press it together.

How to Make Pumpkin Pie Crisp

Line or grease an 8×5-inch or a similar size baking dish with parchment paper or grease it really well. You can also use a 9×4-inch loaf pan, a cake pan, or a 6-inch cast iron dish. Preheat the oven to 365° F (185° C).

Make the pie layer first.

In a bowl, add all of the ingredients listed under the pie layer and mix until the brown sugar and all the flour are well incorporated.

adding the pumpkin and coconut cream to a bowl

pumpkin crisp filling in the bowl, after mixing

Spread this into your baking dish and even it out with a spatula.

Now, make the topping.

transferring pumpkin crisp filling to the lined baking pan

evening out the top of the pumpkin crisp filling in the lined baking pan

To a bowl, add all the dry ingredients — that’s the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt — and mix really well.

adding flour and spices to the bowl of oats

adding brown sugar to the bowl of oats, flour, and spices

Melt the vegan butter and add it to the bowl, then press and mix. Initially it will feel like there isn’t enough butter, but keep pressing and mixing. Put your hands in there and bring the mixture together. If it’s not coming together after 2-3 mins, add in a teaspoon or more of melted vegan butter to help it become more crumb-like. As soon as the mixture can be pressed into a crumbly dough, the mixture is ready.

adding vegan butter to the bowl of vegan butter, oats, flour, and spices

crumble topping in the bowl after mixing

Spread this crumb all over the pumpkin pie layer in the pan, then bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. The baking time depends on your baking pan and the oven. You want the top to be nicely golden and a little brown on some edges.

adding the crumb topping to the baking pan

crumb topping on top of the pumpkin crisp, before baking

Remove the baking dish from the oven, let it cool completely, and then use the parchment paper to take the pumpkin crisp out of the baking dish. For better slices, chill in the fridge for a hour, Then slice and serve this crust less pumpkin pie with crumb topping!

pumpkin crisp on the parchment paper, after removing from the baking pan

sliced pumpkin crisp on the cutting board, after removing from the baking pan

You can also serve it immediately while it’s still warm by scooping it directly from the baking dish and top it with vegan ice cream or vegan whipped cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe allergy friendly?

This recipe is nut-free and soy-free and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free blend of choice

Why make pumpkin pie crisp?

This recipe has an easy-to-make filling and a crust that’s so much simpler than a pie crust. If you love pumpkin pie but find pie-making daunting, pumpkin crisp is for you! The streusel crumb adds fantastic texture and flavor to the crisp.

Pumpkin Pie Crisp (soy-free, nut-free)

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