Strawberry Crisp is an easy, no‑fuss summer dessert made by tossing fresh strawberries with a little sugar and thickener, then topping them with a buttery oat crumble!

The Cozy Dessert That Tastes Like Summer !

This Strawberry Crisp is one of those desserts that feels both simple and special. When strawberries are at their peak, there’s nothing better than baking them into a warm, bubbly filling and topping them with a buttery oat crumble. It’s the kind of dessert that fills your kitchen with the smell of summer and brings everyone straight to the table!

What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is to make. There’s no rolling dough or complicated steps – just fresh strawberries tossed with a little sugar and vanilla (and a secret ingredient – orange juice!), layered into a baking dish, and finished with a golden, crumbly topping. As it bakes, the berries soften and release their juices, creating a sweet, saucy filling beneath that crisp oat layer.

Why this Recipe Works

Everything Bakes at the Same Pace – The filling bubbles and thickens just as the topping turns golden, giving you perfect layers in every bite.

Oat Topping Provides Texture Contrast – Old-fashioned oats bake into a crisp, hearty topping that contrasts beautifully with the soft, juicy strawberries underneath.

Balanced Sweetness – I love how the strawberries are sweetened just enough to enhance their natural flavor without overpowering it, letting the fruit shine!

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Close‑up of strawberry crisp showing juicy berries and a crisp oat crumble topping

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Topping

2/3 cup Old Fashioned Oats – Creates that classic crisp texture and adds a hearty, slightly chewy crunch to the topping.

2/3 cup Flour – Helps bind the topping ingredients together so it bakes into soft, crumbly clusters rather than loose crumbs.

1/4 cup Brown Sugar – Adds moisture and a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the crisp topping.

1/3 cup Sugar – Sweetens the topping and encourages golden brown as it bakes.

1/4 tsp Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors in the topping.

1/4 tsp Cinnamon – Adds warmth and subtle spice that pairs beautifully with strawberries.

1/2 cup Butter (Melted) – Binds the topping together and creates those irresistable buttery, crisp edges.

And the Strawberry Filling

5 cups Strawberries (Hulled & Quartered) – The star of the dessert! Juicy, sweet, and soft once baked.

2 tbsp Orange Juice – Brightens the filling with a hint of citrus and adds extra moisture.

1/4 tsp Vanilla – Enhances the natural sweetness of the strawberries and adds depth.

4 tbsp Sugar – Sweetens the strawberries and helps draw out their juices as they bake.

1/4 cup Flour – Thickens the strawberry juices so the filling bakes up perfectly saucy instead of runny.

Warm strawberry crisp topped with vanilla ice cream melting over a buttery oat crumble

How to Make Strawberry Crisp

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9″ deep dish pie pan with non-stick spray.

In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup old fashioned oats, 2/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.

Add in 1/2 cup melted butter and stir until well combined. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Place 5 cups hulled and quartered strawberries in a large bowl. Add in 2 tbsp orange juice, 1/4 tsp vanilla, 4 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Mix until well combined.

Spread strawberry mixture into the prepared pan evenly.

Sprinkle crumble topping over the strawberries evenly.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly around the edges and the top is lightly golden brown.

Don’t Pack Down the Topping – Sprinkle the topping loosely over the fruit. Leaving some space allows heat to move around, helping the topping bake up golden and crisp instead of dense.

Let it Cool Slightly Before Serving – Allow the crisp to rest for 10-15 minutes after baking. The filling thickens as it cools, making serving cleaner and more set.

Serve with Ice Cream – I love serving vanilla bean ice cream with this Strawberry Crisp!

Frozen Berries Will Work in a Pinch – Fresh is best, but frozen will work. You don’t need to thaw them first.

You Can Use Other Berries – Strawberries pair well with rhubarb, blueberries, raspberries, or peaches. Just keep in mind that different fruits may release more liquid and may need a little extra thickener.