Plum, vanilla and white chocolate crumble recipe for the ultimate hug in a bowl moment

Name: Plum, vanilla and white chocolate crumble recipe for the ultimate hug in a bowl moment
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 750 g destoned plums, halved; 50 g light brown soft sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla bean paste; 175 g plain flour; 125 g butter, chilled and cut into cubes; 50 g rolled oats; 75 g demerara sugar; 50 g white chocolate, roughly chopped

This super simple crumble makes the perfect sweet dessert for Sunday lunch with friends.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesUpdated: 28 July 2025

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This crumble recipe is the perfect dessert to use up a bounty of autumn plums.

We've added white chocolate to the crumble topping recipe along with oats and demerara sugar for moreish crunch and sweetness.

The plum filling is especially delicious with the addition of vanilla bean paste.

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

474

Ingredients

For the filling

750 g
destoned plums, halved
50 g
light brown soft sugar
2 tsp.
vanilla bean paste

For the topping

175 g
plain flour
125 g
butter, chilled and cut into cubes
50 g
rolled oats
75 g
demerara sugar
50 g
white chocolate, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. For the filling, roughly chop the plums and put into a large pan with the sugar, vanilla and 2tbsp water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5min, or until plums are softening. Empty into a shallow, ovenproof serving dish.
2. Step 2For the topping, put the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Alternatively, pulse the flour and butter in the small bowl of a food processor. Mix in the oats, demerara sugar and white chocolate then sprinkle over the fruit layer.
3. Step 3Bake for 25-30min, or until the crumble is golden. Serve with custard or ice cream.

Serve with our ultimate vanilla ice cream, custard, or a generous drizzle of double cream.

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