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Pumpkin Dessert

This Pumpkin Dessert is a deliciously easy way to enjoy the comforting flavors of fall. Featuring spiced pumpkin puree, a sweet crumbly topping, and optionally a layer of cream cheese or whipped topping, it’s a crowd-pleaser at any autumn gathering. Whether baked as bars, spooned as a pudding-style treat, or topped with nuts for crunch, it captures all the richness of pumpkin pie without the fuss of a crust. Serve warm or chilled, with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel for extra indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert, holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 305
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 15.25 ounce package yellow cake mix, divided
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Filling
  • 1 29 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
Topping
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking dish (8x8 or 9x13 depending on portion size)
  • Whisk or electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Make crust: Transfer 1 cup cake mix to a small bowl; set aside for topping. Place remaining cake mix in a medium bowl with melted butter and egg; mix until well blended.
  4. Spread mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Make filling: Combine pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl; mix well and pour over crust.
  6. Make topping: Add white sugar and cubed butter to reserved cake mix; use a pastry blender to mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle over pumpkin filling, then scatter chopped walnuts over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 425mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 86mg

Notes

This simple and cozy pumpkin dessert brings together warm spices and creamy texture for the ultimate fall finale.

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