Saskatoon Berry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake
Discover a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the unique, almond-hinted flavor of Saskatoon berries with the creamy tang of cream cheese. This crumb cake offers a beautiful textural contrast between its buttery, oaty crumb topping and the juicy, slightly tart berry filling. It's rustic elegance at its finest, ideal for brunch, afternoon tea, or a comforting end to any meal.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
75 g
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Cholesterol
11 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
4 g
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Saturated Fat
4 g
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Sodium
46 mg
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Sugar
50 g
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Fat
19 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan thoroughly. (5 minutes)
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Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Gradually drizzle in the oil, stirring with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared pan for the crust. Reserve the remaining crumb mixture for the topping. (10 minutes)
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Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven until it is lightly golden and set, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while you prepare the filling. Leave the oven on. (20 minutes)
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Make the Berry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the Saskatoon berries and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the berries have softened slightly and released some of their juices. Stir in the lemon juice. (15 minutes)
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Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and flour. Add the sugar mixture to the simmering berries, stirring constantly until the filling thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Pour the berry filling evenly over the baked crust. (8 minutes)
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Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the diced cream cheese evenly over the berry filling. Gently crumble the reserved crumb topping over the cream cheese, pressing lightly with a potato masher or the back of a spoon to help it adhere. (5 minutes)
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Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. (45 minutes)
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Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares and serving. This allows the filling to set up properly. (60 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil in the crumb topping.
If you don't have Saskatoon berries, you can substitute blueberries, huckleberries, or even a mixture of berries.
A sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts can be added to the crumb topping for extra crunch.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.6/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Naomie Conn
May 25, 2025This cake is absolutely divine! The Saskatoon berries are a perfect match for the cream cheese.
Johnson Dicki
Apr 20, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
Lulu Stehrflatley
Apr 18, 2025A delightful recipe! I highly recommend it.
Weldon Jaskolski
Jan 6, 2025Next time, I'll add a little lemon zest to the crumb topping for extra flavor.
Jana Lebsack
Dec 28, 2024I made this with blueberries since I couldn't find Saskatoon berries, and it was still amazing! The crumb topping is so addictive.