Description
Vegan Berry Crisp is the ultimate dairy-free treat featuring a flaky, buttery crust, sweet-tart berry filling, and a golden crumbly topping. Bursting with fresh or frozen mixed berries enhanced by lemon zest and juice, this dessert balances flavors and textures beautifully. The easy, three-part assembly—crust, filling, and topping—makes it perfect for all skill levels. Serve warm for a crowd-pleasing finale at any gathering.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups cold vegan butter, cubed
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6–7 tablespoons ice water
- 4 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 lemon, zested
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 stick unsalted vegan butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cups flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Combine cubed vegan butter, 2 cups flour, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into a tart pan, score with a fork, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss berries with ¾ cups sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, lemon zest, and juice of half a lemon.
- Mix melted vegan butter, ½ cup sugar, ⅔ cups flour, and a pinch of salt for the topping.
- Spread berry mixture into the pre-baked crust.
- Crumble topping evenly over the berries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. Any blend of berries—blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries—works well. For lower sugar, reduce granulated sugar or use a sugar substitute. The crisp can be assembled ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat to refresh the topping. If topping gets soggy, broil for 1-2 minutes to crisp up. Avoid over-mixing crust for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 pan
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg