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Strawberry Crisp Recipe
Strawberry Crisp is a great summer dessert, made with fresh berries and a buttery crumb topping, it is perfect served with some vanilla ice cream.
This Strawberry Crisp is a nice take on the summer fruit. It is simply refreshing. Even that it’s a summer fruit this dessert is great any time of year.
The oats provide a crunch that pairs well with the juiciness of the fruit layer underneath. That textural contrast is one of this dessert’s strengths. Add to that the creaminess of the vanilla ice cream which is usually served with this also elevates this dessert.
What is strawberry crisp?
It is a twist to the traditional version made with apples. This one is made with a strawberry filling and topped with a crunchy pastry layer primarily made with oats.
What goes into strawberry crisp?
The ingredients are basic ones that you can already have at home, so this makes the recipe even easier for you to try making at home! Here is the list:
- Filling: fresh strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour
- Topping: old fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, melted unsalted butter
How to serve strawberry crisp?
You can serve it as is or add your favorite toppings! You can top it with vanilla ice cream which is probably the most popular pair for this dessert. Or you can try it with whipped cream, creme fraiche, or Greek yogurt.
Try Serving with our Peaches and Cream Ice Cream
Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries (halved)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Topping:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9 1/2-inch-deep dish pie plate or a similar-sized baking dish. Set aside.
Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine all of the filling ingredients and stir gently. Dump the mixture into the prepared baking dish and distribute it evenly.
Topping:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, both sugars, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Pour melted butter on top and stir with a fork until well combined.
- Sprinkle the topping over the strawberry mixture.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and juicy and the topping is light golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
