Description
Raspberry & Shortbread Crumble is a delightful dessert featuring juicy raspberries baked under a buttery, crumbly shortbread topping. This simple yet elegant treat balances tart fruitiness with sweet, rich flavors, perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or year-round enjoyment using fresh or frozen berries.
Ingredients
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Berry Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Shortbread Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the berry filling: In a bowl, gently toss the raspberries with granulated sugar, lemon zest, and a splash of vanilla extract. This awakens the juicy berries and balances their natural tartness, making the filling irresistibly flavorful once baked.
- Make the shortbread crumble: Using cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt, rub the mixture together with your fingers until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This technique ensures the topping bakes to the ideal crisp, crumbly texture that’s soft yet holds its shape.
- Assemble the crumble: Spread the raspberry mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the shortbread crumble generously over the top, covering the fruit completely to lock in moisture while baking.
- Bake to perfection: Place the assembled dish into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns golden brown and the berries bubble enticingly underneath.
- Cool and serve: Let the Raspberry & Shortbread Crumble cool for about 10 minutes to let the filling thicken slightly before serving. This short rest will make every spoonful satisfying, warm, and just right for enjoying.
Notes
- Use cold butter to create a perfect shortbread crumb that bakes crisp and flaky.
- Don’t overmix the crumble topping to avoid tough texture.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to the tartness of raspberries.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to enhance the berry filling if desired.
- Let the crumble rest after baking for better texture and flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: raspberry crumble, shortbread crumble, berry dessert, baked fruit dessert, easy crumble recipe, raspberry dessert
