Description
This Two Person Raspberry Crumble is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for sharing. Featuring a juicy mix of fresh or frozen raspberries lightly sweetened and thickened with cornstarch, topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble, it’s baked to golden perfection in individual ramekins. Quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy night in, this crumble balances tartness and sweetness with a crisp topping and melted buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Berry Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking. Prepare two 4-inch ramekins for the crumble.
- Mix Berry Filling: In a bowl, gently combine the fresh or frozen berries with sugar, cornstarch, and a squeeze of lemon juice. This mixture will bubble and thicken when baked, creating the juicy filling.
- Make the Crumble: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
- Form the Crust: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottoms of the ramekins to create a base layer. Bake these crusts for approximately 5 minutes to set them, or longer if you prefer a firmer crust.
- Assemble: Remove the crusts from the oven and spoon the berry filling evenly over them. Then sprinkle the remaining crumble topping over the berry layer to fully cover it.
- Bake the Crumble: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until the fruit filling is bubbling and the crumble topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crumbles to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the filling thicken slightly; however, you can enjoy it warm immediately if you can’t wait. Grab a fork and dig into the buttery, juicy dessert!
Notes
- Using fresh berries provides the best texture and flavor, but frozen berries are a convenient and delicious option too; just thaw and drain excess liquid if needed.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to the tartness of your berries and personal preference.
- Pressing the crumble crust firmly and pre-baking it helps prevent sogginess from the berry filling.
- Letting the crumble cool for a bit allows the filling to set for better slicing and serving.
- This recipe scales easily for more servings; simply multiply ingredients and bake in appropriately sized dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
