Sour Cherry Crumble

A delightful dessert featuring tart sour cherries topped with a buttery almond crumble and served with whipped ricotta. The combination of sweet and sour flavors with different textures creates a perfect comfort dessert.

8 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ½ cup bread flour
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups pitted sour cherries
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ whole lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ pound ricotta
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend all of the ingredients together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until the mixture becomes crumbly. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the butter using a rubber spatula. Transfer the cherry mixture to a 10 by 7-inch baking dish. Dot the top of the mixture with the butter. Cover with the almond crumble and bake until golden brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the ricotta with the lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until light and smooth. Serve alongside the warm crumble.

    5 min

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