Oats Almond Mixed Berry Crisp

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f. coat an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2 prepare the berries: combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. stir to mix. add the strawberries, blueberries, and almond extract. toss to coat the berries thoroughly. transfer to the baking dish.
• 3 prepare the crisp: combine the oats, almonds, brown sugar, and oil in the same bowl that you used for the berries. toss to coat thoroughly. scatter evenly over the berry mixture.
• 4 bake for 45 minutes, or until the berries' juices bubble and are no longer opaque. remove and let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, prepare the topping: combine the ricotta, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender or mini food processor. blend or process until smooth. serve the crisp with a dollop of creamed ricotta on top.
• 6 note: any leftover crisp may be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.