Streusel Pumpkin Pie

Name: Streusel Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 pies (6-8 servings each).
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening; 4 to 5 tablespoons water; FILLING:; 1 can (30 ounces) pumpkin pie filling; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; STREUSEL TOPPING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons cold butter

Basic pumpkin pie is good, but we think this dressed-up version is even better. Plenty of pecans add a nutty crunch to the pastry and the streusel topping. It's a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any time you want to end a dinner with something special. -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons water
FILLING:
1 can (30 ounces) pumpkin pie filling
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour, pecans and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate; place pastry in pie plates. Flute edges and set aside.
Combine pie mix, milk and egg; pour into pastry shells. For topping, combine brown sugar, flour, pecans and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Cover edges of pastry loosely with foil.
Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 355 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Streusel Pumpkin Pie in Taste of Home October/November 1999

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littlelady88207

Dec 29, 2011

This pie was tasty. When a recipe makes 2 9 in pies, i use 1 deep dish and 1 regular plate. The batter was skimpy and so was the streusel. Next time I make them I will double everything.
RhonRiv

Nov 10, 2011

This recipe has become a family thanksgiving tradition ... they all love it!
BoxyL8y

Oct 19, 2011

YES I would make this pie again even though I changed it a little for my taste. I used a graham cracker crust. I added cinnamon to the filling and added more cinnamon to the streusel. I just love cinnamon. I have never been a measurer, I get a gut feeling as to how much recipes take. I have been wrong before but this time I wasnt. My fiance L-O-V-E-D this pie for his birthday. Thank you
poohbeardot

Nov 28, 2010

Absolutly loved this recipe! Husband and I nearly fought over the last slice! Will make again and not just for the holidays! Made my own pumpkin pie filling with home canned pumpkin and homeade pumpkin pie spice (recipe found here at TOH) Very good tasting!
JerseyGal262

Nov 18, 2010

This is the pumpkin pie my family asks me to make each year. It is so good and a nice twist on the traditional pie recipe. Good served with some whipped topping of course.
Gtat

Sep 6, 2010

This pie is amazing and it is a favorite of my 8 year old sons to make...I wouldn't change a single thing about this recipe!
DaddyDon

Nov 28, 2009

I've always loved pecan pie. So, pecans in the crust and pecan streusel topping -- that's all the temptation I needed to give this recipe a try. I added a tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice to the filling and it was wonderful.
Jano2

Oct 20, 2009

This is a good twist on plain pumpkin pie. My family really likes it and it has become our favorite fall pie. It is good with sweet potatoes, instead of pumpkin too.