Summer berry bake is a five-minute dessert of raspberries and blueberries under a lemon-scented coconut cream blanket with a crackling caramelised sugar top. The cream thickens on the stove, blanketing the berries before a quick pass under the broiler. Four servings of hot, bubbling, creamy fruit — almost instantly.
SERVES 4 TO 6
Ingredients
4 ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon (15 ml) tapioca flour
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest
¼ cup coconut milk
2 cups (480 ml) fresh raspberries
1 cup (240 ml) fresh blueberries
¼ cup palm sugar
1.В В Adjust an oven rack seven inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler. Whisk the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and tapioca flour together in a medium bowl until smooth. Place in a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil, whisking continuously until thickened. Remove from heat.
2.В В Scatter the berries in a 1-quart, broiler-safe gratin dish or tart pan. Spoon the coconut milk mixture over the berries and gently spread it to cover the berries completely in an even layer. Sprinkle the palm sugar over the top.
3.В В Broil until the palm sugar is bubbly and evenly caramelized (2 to 4 minutes). Serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Whisk the tapioca into the coconut milk mixture smoothly before heating, or you'll fight lumps the whole way to the boil.
- Spread the thickened cream all the way to the edges over the berries — any exposed fruit scorches under the broiler instead of staying jammy.
- Broil two to four minutes only, watching constantly. The palm sugar goes from perfect caramel to burnt in seconds once it catches.
- Serve immediately as the recipe says. The crackly sugar top softens within minutes and that shatter is half the pleasure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen berries?
Yes, though fresh gives a better texture. If frozen, thaw and drain them first so the bake doesn't turn watery under the cream.
What if I don't have a broiler?
A very hot oven at 230°C/450°F for five to seven minutes caramelises the sugar top almost as well. Watch it just as closely.
Can I make it ahead?
Not really — it's designed to be eaten the moment it's made. The good news is that it takes only minutes from start to serving.
What other fruit works?
Sliced strawberries, blackberries, or a mix of whatever's ripe. Just keep the total to about three cups so the cream layer stays balanced.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1. В В Adjust an oven rack seven inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler.
- Whisk the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and tapioca flour together in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Place in a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat. 2. В В Scatter the berries in a 1-quart, broiler-safe gratin dish or tart pan. Spoon the coconut milk mixture over the berries and gently spread it to cover the berries completely in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the palm sugar over the top. 3. В В Broil until the palm sugar is bubbly and evenly caramelized (2 to 4 minutes).
- Serve immediately.
