Best 6 Pecan Pumpkin Crunch Recipes

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The pecan pumpkin crunch is an easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for all occasions. With its sweet and nutty flavors, this classic Southern Thanksgiving treat is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of pumpkin puree, pecans, and a buttery cinnamon sugar topping creates a delightful treat that is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this pecan pumpkin crunch is an easy and delicious dessert that is sure to be a hit.

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PECAN PUMPKIN CRUNCH



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Bake Aida Mollenkamp's Pecan Pumpkin Crunch recipe from Food Network for a festive fall or Thanksgiving dessert.

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for baking dish
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows
Ice cream, optional
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Combine the pumpkin, cream, eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, bourbon, if using, ginger, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk until evenly combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add to a medium bowl. Stir in the pecans, flour, and the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and mix until it holds together somewhat but still crumbles. Scatter the topping over the pumpkin mixture and bake until the edges are puffed and the filling is set in the center, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove to a rack to cool to room temperature. Serve with the Bourbon Whipped Cream and/or ice cream.
  • Add the heavy cream to a medium bowl. Beat the cream with a hand-held mixer until thick and frothy. Add the sugar and bourbon and beat until medium peaks form.

CARAMEL PECAN CRUNCH PUMPKIN PIE



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Chilled pumpkin pie layered with yummy caramel and pecans. So simple and always a favorite.

Provided by mistycolleen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping, or to taste, divided
¾ cup chopped pecans, divided
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of the graham cracker crust with 2 tablespoons caramel; cover with 1/2 of the chopped pecans.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla pudding mix, cheesecake pudding mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl until smooth. Pour over pecans in the pie crust. Smooth whipped topping over the surface with a spatula.
  • Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons caramel over whipped topping. Garnish with remaining chopped pecans. Refrigerate until pie is chilled through and firm, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 556.2 mg, Sugar 34 g

PECAN CRUNCH PUMPKIN-CHEESECAKE PIE



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Make and share this Pecan Crunch Pumpkin-Cheesecake Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nsomniak6

Categories     Pie

Time 5h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pastry dough, for deep-dish pie (recipe below)
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until smooth. With mixer on low to medium speed, beat in granulated sugar, vanilla, and 1 egg until smooth. Stir in lemon peel. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Pastry for Deep-Dish Pie. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 13-inch circle. Ease pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; fold extra pastry under until even with the plates rim and crimp edges. Spoon cream-cheese mixture into the pastry-lined pie plate, spreading evenly.
  • In a medium mixing bowl stir together pumpkin, half-and-half or light cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Carefully pour over cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake, loosely covered with foil, in a 350° oven for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake for 30 to 40 minutes more or until center is just set. In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons brown sugar, flour, and butter. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle pecan mixture evenly over pie filling. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until topping starts to brown. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with sweetened whipped cream. For longer storage, cover and keep refrigerated. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
  • Pastry for Deep-Dish Pie: In a medium bowl stir together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 6 tablespoons shortening until the pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon water at a time, until all the flour is moistened (about 5 to 6 tablespoons total water). Form into a ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.7, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 443, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 27.4, Protein 8

PUMPKIN PECAN CRUNCH



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It's the crunchy layer of pecans and the toasty flavor of pumpkin pie spice that make this easy, creamy dessert so satisfying. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by McCormick Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 teaspoons McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice, divided
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugars, 5 teaspoons of the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt in large bowl until well blended. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl with wire whisk. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
  • Bake 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with whipped cream and Spiced Pecans, if desired. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

PUMPKIN PECAN CRUNCH CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Lg can pumpkin purée
1 C brown sugar
4 Lg eggs
1-4 T vanilla
.5 t cardamon
.5 t nutmeg
.5 t allspice
.5 t cloves
1 t salt
1 8 oz cream cheese
1/3 C powdered sugar
1 Yellow cake mix ( or scratch cake)
1 stick Unsalted butter
3 Heath bars
1.5 C Pecans

Steps:

  • Grease 9x13 pan. ( I used glass casserole dish) I had ALL ingredients at room temp
  • Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, 3 eggs, vanilla, spices. Stir until well blended
  • Prepare cream cheese. Beat w 1 egg, vanilla, powdered sugar until well blended
  • Cake: cut in 1 stick of softened butter into cake mixture
  • Pour into the casserole dish the layer of pumpkin purée. Next carefully add the cream cheese as a separate layer.
  • Spread the cake/ butter mixture on top of the cream cheese layer
  • Add chopped pecans ( as much as you prefer). I gently patted the nuts into the cake mixture.
  • For the final touch- crunch three heath bars and sprinkle on top of the layer of pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.

PUMPKIN PECAN CRUNCH



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Categories     Cake     Fruit

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can pumpkin, 15 oz.
1 can evaporated milk, 12 oz.
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tsp. McCornick pumpkin spice divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1pkg.(18.25oz.) yellow cake mix
1cup chopped pecans
1cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs,sugars, 5 tsp. of the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt until well blended. Pour into 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. 2. Mix cake mix and remaining 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice with wire whisk. Sprinkle evenly over pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle with chopped pecan. Drizzle with melted butter. 3. Bake in preheated 350 oven 50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream and spiced pecans(recipe follows), if desired. Spiced Pecans: Mix 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside. Beat 1 egg white until foamy. Add 3 cups pecan halves; toss to coat well. Add spice mixture; toss to coat nuts evenly. Spread in single layer on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 250 oven 1 hour, stirring once.cool slightly and break apart.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree has a more intense flavor than canned pumpkin puree. If you don't have fresh pumpkin puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree, but be sure to drain it well before using it.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the crunch tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pan. This will help the crunch cook evenly.
  • Bake the crunch until it is golden brown. The crunch should be baked for about 25 minutes, or until it is golden brown. If the crunch is not golden brown, it will be too soft.
  • Let the crunch cool before serving. The crunch will be easier to cut and serve if you let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Pecan pumpkin crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. This recipe is simple to follow and yields a delicious and satisfying crunch that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its combination of pumpkin, pecans, and a crunchy topping, this dessert is sure to be a hit!

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