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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp
This Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp is the perfect way to use summer cherries. Fresh sweet cherries topped with a chocolate chip cookie crumble and baked until bubbly.
If you are looking for your next super easy summer dessert, look no further than this Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp. I absolutely love the combination of cherries and chocolate like in this Chocolate Cherry Icebox Cake and these Chocolate Cherry Turnovers. And now this. And let me tell you, this Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp makes my cherry and chocolate lovin’ heart sing.
When it comes to fruity desserts, I love a good crisp topping. Most desserts that are called “crisps” or “crumbles” have a topping that is made with butter, sugar and oats. This Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp is different, however, because instead of a traditional topping, it has a buttery chocolate chip cookie topping. How amazing is that?
Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make it.
Cherry Chocolate Cookie Crisp Ingredients:
- FRESH SWEET CHERRIES: I love to make this in the summer with fresh cherries! It can be made with frozen cherries but make sure that you use them frozen. Thawing can release excess moisture that can mess with the final consistency of the dish.
- SUGAR: To help sweeten the tart cherries.
- CORNSTARCH: To help thicken the liquid from the cherries as they cook.
- CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: I used Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chip Cookies to make this really easy but if you have homemade chocolate chip cookies that are on their way out and getting a little crunchy, this would be the perfect way to use them up!
- BUTTER: To help make the buttery crisp topping.
- ICE CREAM: Optional but always my favorite way to serve it.
Step by Step Photos and Instructions:
Like any crisp, this Cherry Chocolate Cookie Crisp is super easy to make! Follow along with these step by step photos and instructions and I’ll guide you every step of the way.
- STEP #1: Preheat the oven. Butter a 9-inch pie dish.
- STEP #2: Combine the pitted cherry, sugar and corn starch together in a bowl.
- STEP #3: In another bowl combine the crushed cookies and butter. Cut butter into the cookies until the mixture is crumbly.
- STEP #4: Bake, allow to cool slightly, top with vanilla ice cream and serve.
Storage and Leftovers:
Any leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature. I like to warm it a bit in the microwave before topping with vanilla ice cream and serving.
Now, who’s ready for a bite?
Crisps are one of my favorite desserts because of how easy they are (aka no dealing with pie crusts!). Here are some other crisp recipes you’ve got to try!
This Blueberry Nectarine Crisp is the ultimate summer dessert. Sweet, tangy fruit baked under a golden oat topping. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!
Easy blackberry crisp is loaded with fresh, juicy black berries and a buttery crumbly topping. Great on it’s own or with vanilla ice cream!
Easy Apple Crisp is the perfect fall dessert. Loaded with sweet apples and topped with a crumb topping. It’s my favorite easy alternative to apple pie!
Note: Originally published in 2017. Updated in 2025 with new photos and step by step photos.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups sweet cherries pitted and stems removed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 7.75 ounces chocolate chip cookies (about 8 large cookies), crushed
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into pieces
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 inch pie pan.
- In a bowl combine cherries, sugar and corn starch. Toss to coat cherries.
- In another bowl combine crushed cookies and butter. Cut butter into cookies until mixture is crumbly.
- Spread cherries into the buttered pie pan. Sprinkle cookie crumble over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until bubbly.
- Allow to cool for several minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Sandi Gaertner
June 16, 2017 at 10:31 pmThis looks like an awesome use for those fresh cherries that are in all of the markets.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
June 15, 2017 at 12:39 pmThis is such a genius idea!!! The best of 2 worlds!
Elizabeth Slough-Mills
June 15, 2017 at 12:30 pmDo you think pitted dried cherries would work? I’ve used them in brownies and the result is to die for, but I don’t want to try them in this if you think they might not work.
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
June 16, 2017 at 9:43 amI am not sure that they would work in this because you want them to release their liquid as they cook. Hope this helps!
Amy Engberson
June 15, 2017 at 10:26 amThis crisp sounds amazing! I love the cherry chocolate flavors!
Kate@Diethood
June 15, 2017 at 2:01 amSuch a fantastic treat!! I love the cherries!!
Michelle Nahom
June 14, 2017 at 6:34 pmWhat a delicious treat! I don’t often cook with cherries, but this looks absolutely scrumptious!
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious
June 14, 2017 at 6:18 pmIt’s like you are reading my mind! Just picked up some freshly picked cherries. I have been debating what to make. I am making this ASAP!
Erin
June 14, 2017 at 1:01 pmThis looks incredible! I picked up some cherries from the store yesterday, so I’m going to have to try this cookie crisp ASAP!