u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAlthough they are very similar, both are baked with a layer of fruit filling and topped with a pastry. The difference lies within that pastry. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eA cobbler most often has a pie crust or biscuit drop topping, whereas a crisp has a streusel topping, always with oats.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEven a cherry crumble is a little bit different than a crisp, although very, very similar. A crumble will not have the oats in the topping.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e