When you’re in the mood for a comforting dessert, try this easy recipe for microwave cherry crisp for one! This single serving dessert is delicious and perfect for a quick treat.
Who loves cherries? I do, I do!
I know we are nearing the end of summer (I hate saying that), so I’m going to eat all the cherries I can while they are still available.
I love to eat cherries on my chocolate cherry overnight oats, and they are also delicious when they are tucked inside vegan hand pies.
And there’s nothing I like more than a good fruit crisp – cherry crisp, apple crisp, any crisp! I was wondering if I could make an individual cherry crisp in the microwave – just a single serving to satisfy a craving. So I tried it, and yes, you can!
It just takes 90 seconds, and the cherries get nice and juicy, and there’s a buttery, sugary, oat topping, and it’s super good. This is one of my favorite quick desserts.
Ingredient Notes
- Cherries – I like to use fresh cherries, but if they are not in season, you could use frozen cherries if you wish. Try to thaw them out first so that it doesn’t take longer to cook this dessert in the microwave.
- Sugar – Any type of sugar should be fine in this recipe. You can use regular sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, or maple sugar.
- Certified Gluten Free Oats – If you are gluten free, make sure you use oats that are labeled “Certified Gluten Free.” Some brands that we like are One Degree Organics or GF Harvest.
Step by Step Instructions
- Place the pitted cherries in a small ramekin.
- Mix the buttery spread, sugar, and oats. Put them on top of the cherries.
- Microwave for about 70 seconds. Enjoy plain or with ice cream!
Tips for Success
- Every microwave is different. I put mine at 70% power because it gets hot! Your microwave may be different, but I would still recommend starting out with reduced power and keeping an eye on it.
- Letting it sit and cool down is important so that the oats soften up a bit, and that way the cherries won’t burn your mouth. The oat topping does not get crisp like in the oven, but it’s still really good, and a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth in a hurry!
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Recipe
Individual Microwave Cherry Crisp.
Ingredients
- 12 cherries pitted
- 1 ½ Tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ Tablespoon gluten free flour can use regular flour if you wish
- 2 Tablespoons certified gluten free oats
- 1 Tablespoon vegan buttery spread
Instructions
- Place the pitted cherries in a ramekin.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the coconut sugar, oats, flour, and vegan buttery spread – mix together.
- Place the topping on top of the cherries. Cover with waxed paper.
- Microwave for 70 seconds at 70% power.
- Let sit for at least 5 minutes, then enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in July 2014. It has been updated.
Emily
I made this recipe with regular brown sugar, flour, and butter (I didn’t have the alternatives). It was delicious and perfect for my husband and I for dessert. Thank you.
Erin
When do you add the vegan butter? Do you mix it with everything or place it on top if the mixed dry ingredients? The recipe does not say.
Kelly Roenicke
Yes, mix it with the dry ingredients. I will fix that!
Rolandah
I love this recipe! I’m about to try it out, I know it will be a success.
Kelly
Hope you love it!
Sarah
Can you please tell me where you got that spoon from?
Growing up, my grandmother had that exact style. I inherited what was left of the set when she died, and I was hoping to get some replacements.
upsidedownpear
This is perfect! I love individual desserts. This one is super delicious and easy! I’ll have to pick up some cherries and try this with a small scoop of ice cream!
Kelly
Love that cherries are so good and at a good price right now. This crisp looks awesome, Kelly – the single serving is such a great idea and love how easy it is to make too :)
Thalia @ butter and brioche
this is an awesome idea! definitely one i will be trying.. so simple yet so delicious!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen
This is such a great idea, Kelly! I love that it makes a single serving, and that you used fresh cherries! Yum!
Annie @Maebells
LOVE! My husband doesn’t really do fruit desserts, but a good cobbler or crisp is my favorite!! I love this single serve version!
Almost Getting It Together
I never buy cherries… I have a weird aversion from kid’s tylenol I think… maybe I should try again.
olivia - primavera kitchen
I love cherries! What a beautiful colour! This should be great for breakfast too!
Jessica Levinson (@jlevinsonrd)
I now know what i’m going to do with al the cherries in my fridge! YUM!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
What a great recipe! I’m all about single-serving desserts. If made a whole batch of cherry crisp, I would for sure eat the whole thing! Such a wonderful idea, and so easy, too!
Emily @ Zen & Spice
I’ve been seeing cherries all over the supermarket! I totally need to get a bag now!
Julia
I LOVE this idea! I’m far more into single-serving desserts than making a huge tray of treats, because: calories. I like being able to resist leftover dessert by just not having anything there to resist. I love me some cherries and am absolutely up for this microwave deeeessert!
Kelly
I know! If there’s lots of dessert around, I EAT lots of dessert. Boo.
Christine@ Apple of My Eye
I’m on a cherry kick as well! I went back to my parent’s house a few weeks ago and completely demolished the big bag they had. Now I’m wishing I had saved some to make this! Can’t wait to try it with cherries and maybe switch things up with other fruits as well :)
Kelly
Try it! I hope you like it!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
I just love cherries! I don’t know what I get more excited during the summer time, cherries being in season or peaches. So smart doing a single serving cherry crisp. And you can make in the microwave? The best! Now I am always 10 minutes away from a mini cherry crisp.
Kelly
Cherries and peaches are my favorite, too!
anne|Craving Something Healthy
Cherries are one of my faves and I LOVE it when they’re on sale too! Love how easy (and portion controlled) this recipe is. Pinned it :)
Kelly
Thanks for pinning, Anne!
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong
Yumm!! These cherry crisps look absolutely delicious.. I simply adore cherries.. what a great and healthy ..oh yeah and quick way to enjoy cherries.. Lovely! :)
Kelly
Thank you so much!
Allison @ Clean Wellness
I love cherries! When I got home the other day, the first thing I bought at the grocery store was a big bag of cherries. I can’t get enough of them right now. This crisp looks insanely delicious! I’d love it for a nice sweet pick-me-up mid afternoon. I love cherry clafoutis -that’s my all-time favourite cherry dessert :)
Kelly
Thanks, Allison! Cherry clafoutis, yum!