Ultimate Berry Medley Delight with Chocolate & Nutty Crumble
Ingredients
For the Berry Medley:
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup marionberries
For the Sweet Potato Layer:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
For the Nutty Crumble:
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
For the Chocolate & Creamy Layers:
- 1 cup chocolate mousse
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla custard
For the Fruity Garnish:
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche
- 6 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
For the Key Lime-Peanut Sauce:
- Juice of 2 key limes
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Additional:
- 1 graham cracker sheet, crushed
- 2 lemon slices, for decoration
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Sweet Potatoes:
Boil the sweet potato cubes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. Mix Berry Medley:
Combine apples, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and marionberries in a baking dish.
4. Make Nutty Crumble:
In a bowl, mix crushed Oreo cookies, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined.
5. Assemble Dessert Layers:
- Spread mashed sweet potatoes over the berry medley.
- Dollop chocolate mousse over the sweet potatoes.
- Top with vanilla custard and a layer of fresh whipped cream.
6. Apply Nutty Crumble Topping:
Evenly distribute the nutty crumble over the creamy layers.
7. Bake:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden and berries bubbly.
8. Prepare Key Lime-Peanut Sauce:
In a small saucepan, mix key lime juice, peanut butter, sugar, and melted butter. Heat on low until smooth, then let it cool.
9. Add Finishing Touches:
Top the baked dessert with sliced bananas, coconut flakes, chopped Reese’s cups, and drizzle dulce de leche and key lime-peanut sauce over it.
10. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top, add lemon slices for decoration, and serve warm.
Total Time
PT1H20M
1 hour and 20 minutes
Type of Dish
Dessert
Keywords
Berry Medley Dessert, Nutty Crumble, Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream Dessert, Sweet Potato Dessert, Key Lime Sauce, Grown-up Fruit Crumble, Baked Berry Delight, Oven-Baked Dessert, Complex Flavors Dessert
Recipe Yield
Serves 4 adults
Calories
Total: 3200 calories
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