This Mixed Berry Cobbler is the perfect dessert for any spring or summer party. It takes just 10 minutes of prep work and is a total crowd pleaser.
Make-ahead
Minimal prep
You’ll Learn: How to adjust timing to bake right from the fridge
Worth It: It’s highly adaptable to fit your tastes
Bonus: Scales up well for crowds and potlucks
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for parties – It is easy to make this berry cobbler ahead of time and reheat it just before serving. It feeds a crowd, and it is something everyone can enjoy! Plus, it is packed with fiber from the fruit for a perfect treat.
- Fool proof recipe – If you get intimidated by baking, this is a great recipe to try. All you have to do is combine and bake!
- Prep ahead of time – the easy berry cobbler recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep work. You can even prepare it earlier in the day, bake when you are ready and serve to guests warm with a scoop of ice cream!
- Year round berry cobbler – You can make this mixed berry cobbler any time of the year using fresh or frozen berries.
Serving suggestions
This mixed berry cobbler recipe is a great dessert for your next party. Spoon some into a bowl and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. I also love to pair this dessert with some other simple treats, like strawberry cake mix cookies and chocolate dip for fruit.
For a smaller dinner party, I like to make a pasta, like baked feta and broccoli pasta, paired with a protein like panko chicken or grilled flank steak. Then I serve the cobbler for dessert.
At a larger party, I opt for a variety of appetizers to feed everyone. These cheesesteak sliders, buffalo chicken bites, and stuffed mushroom dip are all great options to fill the table.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries – You can use any combination of berries that you love. I used strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. They can be fresh berries or frozen if berries are out of season.
- Sugar – use white sugar to add sweetness and caramelize the fruit as it bakes
- Cornstarch – the cornstarch helps thicken the juices from the fruit
- Flour – the base of your cobbler topping
- Sugar – the sugar in the topping sweetens the cobbler crumbles and caramelizes it
- Salt – a little salt enhances all of the flavors in the cobbler
- Butter – use unsalted butter here to control the amount of salt that is added to your berry cobbler
Ingredient Substitutions
For this berry cobbler, you can use any combination of berries you like. Feel free to mix it up and try different combinations. For a bit more zest in your cobbler, add some fresh lemon juice or lemon zest.
To make this cobbler gluten free, use a gluten free flour in place of the all purpose flour.
If you prefer a thicker, syrupy cobbler, add two tablespoons cornstarch instead of one to thicken the juices.
I created more of a streusel topping for this recipe, but if you would like, you can also add some oats. To make it more of a buttermilk biscuit topping, you could add baking powder and use cold butter to fold it into your dough. Then cut it into crumbles with a pastry cutter. This method adds some steps but it is tasty.
How to make
Step 1: mix Berries and sugar
Preheat oven to 375F and grease a square baking pan, pie plate or oven safe skillet. Mix berries, cornstarch, and sugar together in a medium bowl (Image 1) and set aside while you make the cobbler topping (Image 2).
Step 2: Make the flour mixture
Whisk the flour, sugar and salt together in a separate bowl (Image 3). Pour butter into bowl and stir in with a flat spatula (Image 4).
Step 3: Add topping and bake
Pour the berry mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the cobbler topping over it (Image 5). Bake at 375F for 35-38 minutes – you want the crust to be golden brown and filling bubbling (Image 6). Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving with ice cream.
Prep ahead of time
Looking to prepare this fresh summer dessert in advance? Take just 10 minutes to assemble the cobbler in a pie plate or casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Bake directly from the fridge for an extra 3-5 minutes and serve warm!
Storage and reheating
Allow the cobbler to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through.
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 4 heaping cups fresh or frozen mixed berries – I use a mix of strawberry blueberry, raspberry and blackberry, trim green leaves off fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 stick 8 tablespoons unsalted butter – melted and cooled slightly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a square baking pan, pie plate or oven safe skillet. Mix berries, cornstarch, and sugar together in a mixing bowl and set aside while you make the cobbler topping.
- Mix the flour, sugar and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour butter into bowl and fold in with a flat spatula.
- Pour the berry filling into the baking dish and top with dollops of the cobbler. Bake at 375F for 35-38 minutes – you want the crust to be golden brown and filling bubbling. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving with ice cream.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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