Vanilla Coconut Berry Crumble (Printable Version)

Juicy berries beneath a golden coconut-vanilla oat topping, baked until bubbling and crisp.

# Ingredient List:

→ Berry Filling

01 - 1.1 lbs mixed berries, fresh or frozen (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Crumble Topping

05 - 3.5 oz rolled oats
06 - 2.1 oz all-purpose flour
07 - 2.5 oz shredded unsweetened coconut
08 - 2.8 oz cold unsalted butter, cubed
09 - 2.5 oz light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large bowl, combine berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until evenly coated.
03 - Pour berry mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish or similar ovenproof dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, shredded coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Add cold cubed butter to dry ingredients. Rub together with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vanilla extract.
06 - Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over the berry filling.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes until topping is golden brown and berry filling is bubbling around edges.
08 - Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The coconut in the topping adds this incredible nutty sweetness that makes it feel special without being fussy
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of hands-on time but tastes like you spent twice as long
02 -
  • Cold butter is non-negotiable here. Warm butter will make the crumble greasy and flat instead of crisp and textured
  • The bubbling you see through the crumble is exactly what you want. That means the fruit layer is thickening properly
03 -
  • If your berries are frozen, do not thaw them first. Toss them frozen with the cornstarch mixture and bake for an extra 5-10 minutes
  • Place a baking sheet on the rack below the crumble to catch any fruit bubbles that might drip over

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