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Hazelnut Berry Crumble Recipe

Hazelnut Berry Crumble Recipe

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A warm, comforting crumble featuring juicy mixed berries topped with a crunchy hazelnut streusel. The perfect balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors with creamy vanilla custard on the side.

Ingredients

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Mixed Berry Filling:

  • 450 g mixed berries
  • Sugar, to taste

Hazelnut Streusel Topping:

  • 40 g finely chopped roasted hazelnuts or hazelnut flour
  • 40 g all-purpose flour
  • 40 g brown sugar
  • 40 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • Zest of 1/2 orange (juice not needed)

Vanilla Custard:

  • 30 g hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 125 ml milk
  • 125 ml 20% cream
  • Seeds of 1/2 vanilla pod
  • 2 egg yolks (grade C1)
  • 20 g powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, toss berries with sugar to taste and place in a baking dish.
  2. Mix hazelnut flour, flour, brown sugar, butter, and orange zest until crumbly. Sprinkle over berries.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden and berries are bubbling.
  4. Meanwhile, heat milk, cream, and vanilla seeds in a saucepan until just simmering. Whisk egg yolks and powdered sugar together.
  5. Slowly pour warm milk mixture into yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to the pan and gently cook, stirring, until thickened to custard consistency. Cool slightly.
  6. Serve the crumble warm with vanilla custard on the side.