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Berry Crumble with Chocolate Sauce & Custard

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Warm, buttery berry crumble topped with rich chocolate sauce and creamy vanilla custard — the ultimate comfort dessert with a luxurious twist.

Ingredients

  • Mixed Berries: 5 cups (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
  • Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
  • Rolled Oats: 3/4 cup
  • Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup cold, cubed
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Dark Chocolate: 4 ounces
  • Heavy Cream: 1/4 cup
  • Vanilla Custard: 2 cups (prepared, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in dish.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over berry mixture.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and juices bubble.
  6. Finishing Touches: Melt chocolate and cream together until smooth. Drizzle over warm crumble.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into bowls and top with warm vanilla custard.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet berries for balance.
  • Keep butter cold for a perfectly crisp topping.
  • Let crumble rest 10 minutes before serving to thicken.
  • For a lighter option, replace custard with vanilla yogurt or whipped cream.