Add another sweet cherry summer tradition to your family’s recipe list!
Ingredients
for the filling:
½c.sugar
2T.cornstarch
¼tsp.kosher salt
4c.pitted fresh dark sweet cherriesleft whole
2T.freshly squeezed lemon juice
½tsp.pure vanilla extract
for the crumble topping:
⅓c.shredded coconut
⅓c.all-purpose flour
⅓c.rolled oatsnot quick cooking oats
⅓c.brown sugar
½tsp.kosher salt
½tsp.baking powder
5T.unsalted butterat room temperature (do not melt), cut into 1/2″ pieces
for the creamy lime whip:
1c.whipping cream
4oz.cream cheeseat room temperature
¾c.powdered sugar
1tsp.finely grated lime zest
2tsp.freshly squeezed lime juice
optional garnish:
¼c.sliced almondstoasted
¼c.coconuttoasted
fresh lime slices
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° F. Place six 1-cup ramekins or half-pint canning jars on a large rimmed baking pan. Set aside.
for the filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in cherries, lemon juice, and vanilla. Set aside.
for the crumble topping:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut, flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry cutter until you have large pea-size crumbs.
Stir the cherry filling well and then divide between the six ramekins. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the cherry filling and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crumble topping is golden and the cherry filling is bubbling. Remove to wire rack to cool.
for the creamy lime whip:
Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Then remove the whipped cream to another bowl and set aside. Using the same bowl and beater(s) as you used with the cream, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy (no lumps!). Add powdered sugar, lime zest, and lime juice. Beat again until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream back into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
to assemble the island cherry crumbles:
I like to eat these while they are still just a bit warm from the oven. Add a dollop of creamy lime whip to the tops of each crumble and then sprinkle with toasted almonds and coconut. Finish with a fresh lime slice.
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