Roasted Plum Ricotta Crumble
Warm roasted plums meet creamy ricotta and a crisp oat crumble for an easy fruit dessert.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 25 · Total: 35 · Serves: 6 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
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A home-kitchen fruit dessert that keeps the plums juicy and lets the oat topping do the cozy work.
Story
This is the kind of dessert I make when the fruit bowl is full and nobody needs a fussy project. The plums turn soft and jammy in the oven, while the oat topping gets crisp around the edges. Ricotta keeps each spoonful cool and creamy, and honey makes it feel just a little special. It is a relaxed finish for a regular dinner at home.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 6 ripe plums, halved and sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Toss the plums with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon, then spread them in the dish.
- Stir the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt in a bowl until loose crumbs form.
- Scatter the crumble evenly over the plums.
- Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until the fruit bubbles and the topping is golden.
- Cool for 8 minutes, then spoon over ricotta and drizzle with honey before serving.
Chef Tips
- Use plums that are ripe but still hold their shape when sliced.
- For a crunchier topping, spread the crumble on a small pan and bake it beside the fruit.
- Greek yogurt can stand in for ricotta when that is what you have.
- Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to three days and warm gently before serving.
Cook's Notes
- **Plums:** Choose fruit that gives slightly when pressed but is not mushy.
- **Crumble:** Keep the crumbs loose so steam can escape.
- **Ricotta:** Drain very wet ricotta for a thicker topping.
- **Leftovers:** Warm the fruit and add fresh ricotta at serving time.