Description

This Mixed Berry Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring a medley of fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries baked under a golden, buttery biscuit topping. The cobbler is lightly sweetened, with a hint of lemon zest to brighten the berry filling, and finished with a crunchy turbinado sugar sprinkle for texture. Perfect served warm with a scoop of ice cream, this classic treat offers a balance of sweet and tart flavors, ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (½ cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons turbinado sugar or coarse sugar

Berry Filling

1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cobbler evenly.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir these together to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
Cut in Butter: Add the cold, diced unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. This creates a tender, flaky topping.
Add Milk: Pour in the milk and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should remain slightly lumpy for texture.
Mix Berry Filling: In a separate bowl, combine blueberries, sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch. Toss gently to coat the berries evenly and help thicken the filling as it bakes.
Assemble Cobbler: Transfer the berry mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Spoon or dollop the cobbler dough over the top of the berry filling, covering it as much as possible.
Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of turbinado or coarse sugar over the top of the dough to give the cobbler a crunchy, caramelized finish.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and thickened.
Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen berries; if frozen, do not thaw before using to prevent excess liquid in the filling.
For a richer topping, substitute half of the milk with buttermilk or cream.
Adjust sugar in the berry filling based on the sweetness of your berries.
Letting the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
Leftover cobbler can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mixed berry cobbler, berry dessert, baked cobbler, summer dessert, fruit cobbler, easy dessert recipe