Classic pumpkin pie gets a makeover as it’s joined by two layers of walnut streusel! No shortage of brown sugar, butter, and chopped walnuts in this delicious pumpkin pie!
I meant to share this Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie sooner, but I lost the photos for a few weeks. Never had that happen before, and there was a little while where I thought maybe I actually forgot to take any at all! That would be a first. They magically appeared on a memory card just in time for me to get this up before Thanksgiving.
This version of pumpkin pie is one of the best I’ve ever had, and now one of my favorite pumpkin recipes on the blog.
It’s not just that it’s topped with a streusel of oats, brown sugar, butter, and chopped walnuts, but it’s also lined with streusel on the bottom of the pie. Before you even pour your pie filling into the shell, you’ll cover the entire bottom of the pie crust with a generous layer of brown sugar, melted butter, and walnuts too.
That’s a whole lot of streusel, but who’s complaining? It’s really no more difficult than making a regular pumpkin pie, it just takes a few extra minutes to throw together the streusel.
The pumpkin pie takes on caramel-like qualities from the melted butter and brown sugar, and the crunchy walnuts provide a little texture. It’s like covering both the top and bottom of your pie with layers of brown sugar-candied walnuts. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? It is.
You could make a traditional pumpkin pie for the holidays, but for a few extra minutes of prep time, you can give your guests a delicious and unexpected twist with this Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie.
Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked prepared pie crust
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 - 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 1 - 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. ginger
- 1/8 tsp. clove
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 c. flour
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/3 c. rolled oats
- 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 tbsp. cold butter
- 1 tbsp. water
Instructions
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Unroll the pie crust and fit it to a 9-inch pie plate. Scallop or crimp the edges.
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In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts, and butter.
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Carefully spread it onto the bottom of the pie crust.
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In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, clove, and eggs.
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Pour into the pie crust.
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In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, walnuts, and cinnamon.
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Grate the butter into the bowl, and mix with a fork until mixture is crumbly.
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Sprinkle with water, mixing until lightly moistened.
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Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the pumpkin filling, starting with the edges, and working toward the center.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut and serve!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
November 23, 2015 at 7:36 pmThat walnut streusel looks so delicious! 🙂
Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says
November 24, 2015 at 10:01 amI love this twist on classic pumpkin pie! Looks delicious – that walnut streusel topping is gorgeous!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
November 25, 2015 at 8:36 pmI firmly believe that everything should be streuseled. This looks SO good!
Sarah says
November 29, 2015 at 5:25 pmLol! Seriously!!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
November 27, 2015 at 8:25 pmThat pie looks fantastic! Love that you put streusel under the filling as well as on top, that’s a great idea. This would be such a wonderful dessert! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Sarah says
November 29, 2015 at 5:26 pmThank you!
Laurie says
December 1, 2015 at 11:46 pmThis looks totally amazing! Pinning and tweeting to share! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
~Laurie
jess @ creative index says
December 5, 2015 at 8:55 amyum! this looks so delicious! i love streusel topping anything! 🙂
Sarah says
December 6, 2015 at 9:50 amMe too!!! Everything needs streusel! Lol.
Audrey says
December 5, 2015 at 4:40 pmDOUBLE streusel layers?! Oh swoon! Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.
Sarah says
December 6, 2015 at 9:50 amThank you!
Lou Lou Girls says
December 7, 2015 at 2:05 pmHello beautiful! I’m stopping by to let you know that your pumpkin pie will be featured at our party that starts tonight @ 7. Happy dance time! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for bringing to our party! Happy Holidays! Lou Lou Girls
Ashley says
December 7, 2015 at 8:20 pmHI! Thanks for linking up to the Tasty Tuesday linky party last week. I have pinned your recipe to the Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board. I hope that you’ll join us again this week!
Karly says
December 8, 2015 at 11:04 amThis pie looks amazing! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
natalie branchini says
November 28, 2017 at 7:17 pmOh MY!! I made this for Thanksgiving! It was UNBELIEVABLE! Sooooo good! I will make this every Thanksgiving! A huge improvement over pumpkin pie.
Sarah says
November 30, 2017 at 1:21 pmIt turned out well?? I’m so glad!!