Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible Pumpkin Pecan Crunch! This easy, creamy dessert boasts a crunchy pecan topping and the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin pie spice. The perfectly balanced blend of creamy pumpkin filling and crunchy pecans makes it a fall favorite. Make it ahead – it tastes even better the next day! Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate autumnal treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 276.4 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

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How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth.
  3. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until combined.
  6. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup pecans evenly over the cake mix layer.
  8. Drizzle melted ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter evenly over the pecans.
  9. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the center is set.
  10. Let cool completely before refrigerating. For best results, chill overnight.
  11. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

31g

Carbs

11g