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Microwave cherry crisp in a small bowl with glossy cherries, golden oat crumble, and a scoop of whipped cream swirled with cherry sauce. Fresh cherries sit on the plate beside the warm dessert.

Easy Microwave Cherry Crisp for Two

Nesting Lane
Easy Microwave Cherry Crisp for Two is a quick cherry dessert with fresh cherries, granola, lemon juice, vanilla, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

Microwave
Microwave Safe Bowl
2 Small Serving Bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pinch salt
  • 4 tablespoon low-fat granola
  • 2 tablespoon light aerosol whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the cherries, the sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Toss until the cherries are coated.
  • Cover the bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave.
  • Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cherries release their juices.
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave.
  • Divide the cherry mixture evenly between 2 small bowls.
  • Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons granola.
  • Add 1 tablespoon whipped cream to each bowl.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use ripe cherries - Ripe cherries give the crisp a sweeter taste and better texture.
Drain extra liquid if needed - If the cherries release a lot of juice, spoon out a little before adding the granola so the topping stays crisp longer.
Add the granola right before serving - Granola softens as it sits on warm fruit, so add it at the end.
Let it cool for a minute - The cherry mixture will be hot after microwaving. Let it sit briefly before topping and serving.

Storing

Refrigerate - Store leftover cherry mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Store the granola separately so it stays crisp.
Reheat in Microwave - Place the cherry mixture in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm in short intervals until heated through. Add granola and whipped cream after reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 4gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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