I realized half way into making this crisp that I also made a Valentine’s Day Crisp last year on the same exact day. Which made me think for a second because growing up I was much for of a cookie or cake kinda girl and fruit filled desserts were definitely not my favorite.
Then, while I was looking through my photos from my last crisp post (which thankfully have gotten a lot better over the past year!) I remembered that I made that blueberry crisp because I was so excited that blueberries were on sale at the grocery store so I bought as many as I could.
And, sure enough, exactly one year later the same grocery store was having the same fruit sale and this one included raspberries and blackberries too! So I went a little crazy and bought them all! And then I made another crisp, but this one is 1 million times better and not only has three kinds of berries, it also has chocolate in it and I don’t think anything ever tasted worse with the addition of chocolate. Agreed?!!? Good!
I also added some chopped pecans to the topping for a little extra crunch and they toast up really nicely in the oven. The first crisp I made apparently didn’t have quite enough crispy, buttery topping on it (according to the husband) so this crisp has a lot of delicious crispy topping and tastes even better with a big scoop of ice cream on top.
Mixed Berry Crisp with Chocolate and Pecans
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
Filling:
- 6 cups mixed berries, I used blueberries, raspberries & blackberries
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, I used dairy free gluten free chocolate chips
Topping:
- 2 cups old fashioned oats, certified gluten free if necessary
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 5 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup softened vegan butter, or regular butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- Top with vanilla coconut milk ice cream or regular vanilla ice cream if desired
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, add all of the filling ingredients and mix until combined and sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Pour mixture into a 12 inch cast iron skillet, or an oven safe dish with similar measurements*.
- In a medium sized bowl, add all of the topping ingredients. Using your hands, incorporate the butter with the rest of the ingredients until a soft crumbly mixture is formed. Evenly distribute the topping over the berry mixture. Place into the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- Eat warm or cold, enjoy with ice cream if desired.
Notes
Topping mixture is enough for a 12 inch cast iron skillet, if using a smaller pan you may not need to use all of it
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert, Gluten Free, Vegan
My local grocery store makes a crisp like this and it looks so good with all those berries in there but I really should make it myself, I love a good crisp.
You should totally make this, Laura! It is so easy and you will get to eat all the leftovers š
OK, that is crazy that you made a crisp this time last year too! And that berries were on sale. Berries this time of year are insanely expensive. But I will splurge on them for that sweetness that gets me excited for spring. This crisp is perfection!
I thought so too, Natalie! I guess I will just make it an annual thing, haha! They were really expensive at most places, but that my favorite grocery store they were two containers for 3 bucks! I couldn’t pass it up š
Hi Izzy, this looks so delicious, I have to try it. I love berry crisp, together with pecans … so good. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Cecilia! Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it š The pecans are so good on top!
This looks so beautiful. I love chocolates and pecans together.
Thank you so much, Dannii!
Berry crisps are one of my favorite things ever, and yours look so delicious! I love the ice cream melting on top…yum!
Mine too, Rachel! I like to tell myself that they are healthy and then I dump a bunch of ice cream on top of them š
That has happened to me…making something at the same time another year. : ) I was just looking at a recipe using chocolate in the crumble top and I love the sound of it. Pretty much everything is better with chocolate in my book! Also love it with nuts and some ice cream, too.
Too funny, Monica! Maybe it is a seasonal recipe thing! Chocolate in the crumble is one of the best ideas ever! You must try it š
This is one gorgeous crisp, Izzy, and I think chocolate sounds wonderful these berries! Using a skillet is such a great idea to get those nice, crispy edges, too! š
Thank you, Marcie! Chocolate in the berry crisp is one of the best things I’ve ever done š
Oh my gosh. Chocolate in a berry crisp?! Best idea EVER! This looks totally amazing, Izzy! You have no idea how badly I’m craving a huge bowlful right now!
It totally is so delicious, Sarah!! I think you would love it! I have so much leftover that I can send you!! š
There is chocolate in this crisp? Oh my!! That’s a perfect crisp in my book! Thanks for the wonderful idea!!
Oh yes there is, Annie!! And it is the best thing ever!!
This berry crisp looks fantastic, Izzy! The crumbly topping gets me every time, I think I could just eat that! š I love that you used blackberries in here, too. I always forget about those! Such a perfect, fresh dessert!
Thank you so much, Gayle! Me too! I have to admit I took a few “taste tests” of the crumble before I put it on š
Chocolate, pecans and berries is the best combination! I would love a big bowl of this crisp for dessert!
It totally is, Ashley! I just ate a bunch for dessert and am already planning to eat some tomorrow for breakfast š
Totally love that you added chocolate and pecans! This is my kind of berry crisp. š
Chocolate and pecans make the crisp so much better!!
Fruit crisps and crumbles are my favorite! Love that you added chocolate, it looks amazing!
Mine too , Kelly! Especially the crispy part š Thank you so much!!
This crisp looks gorgeous, Izy! Love all that tart and delicious fruit and the oaty topping! Yum – I really want to try this soon! x
Thanks so much, Jessica! I hope you enjoy it if you try it š
A mixed berry crisp with chocolate sounds delicious, Izzy! I don’t think I’ve ever had that combination before! It sounds superb and perfect for Valentine’s Day! š Pinned!
The addition of the chocolate is soooo good, Ceara! It is like chocolate and strawberries but so much better š
I saw another crisp with chocolate recently and thought that was such a good idea. I like your pairing of pecans and chocolate especially.
Chocolate in the crisp is such a delicious idea!! I don’t think I’ll ever make a crisp without it now š And the pecans taste so good on top too!
I agree, the addition of chocolate never hurts. š
I love that you made something light and fruity for Valentine’s Day. It’s a nice change from all of the rich desserts going around right now.
I’m a sucker for all those rich chocolatey desserts, but I figure if I eat something that has fruit in it I can eat much more of it š
What a fun and delicious berry crisp! It looks awesome! Love the addition of chocolate! Pinned š
Thanks Mira! The chocolate makes all the difference š
Putting chocolate in a fruit crisp is The Best Idea Ever. LOVE this!
It totally is, Ashley! I knew you would love the chocolate š I don’t think I’ll ever make a crisp without it now!
I’m totally intrigued by the blueberry/chocolate combination…I bet it’s amazing! I mean, everything with chocolate is amazing. Gorgeous photos, and I want a big scoop of this crisp, please!
It is so good, Denise!! I’m totally obsessed with those little chocolate covered blueberry and pomegranate seeds and this tastes so much like those š