What is a mixed berry cobbler?

A mixed berry cobbler is a classic baked dessert made with a blend of fresh or frozen berries—like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries—topped with a buttery biscuit-style dough. The topping gets golden and a little crisp as it bakes, while the fruit gets soft and delicious. It's sweet, slightly tart, and best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

What is the difference between a berry cobbler and a crumble?

The key difference lies in the topping. A berry cobbler has a thick, biscuit-like topping that’s spooned or dropped onto the fruit mixture before baking. In contrast, a crumble uses a streusel-style topping consisting of flour, sugar, and butter, frequently accompanied by nuts or oats. Cobblers are more cakey and fluffy, while crumbles are crisp and crumbly.

What are the three ingredients in berry cobbler?

At its most basic, a berry cobbler requires just three ingredients: berries, sugar, and a simple biscuit dough. Naturally, the majority of recipes, like this one, include flour, baking powder, butter, and lemon juice for flavor and balance, but these three ingredients are the foundation of the dessert.

What is cobbler made of?

Cobbler is made of two main layers: a fruit filling and a biscuit topping. The filling typically includes berries (or other fruits), sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. The topping is made with flour, butter, sugar, baking powder, and milk or buttermilk. When baked, the two layers create a sweet, jammy base with a golden, fluffy top.

Mixed Berry Cobbler – Easy Recipe (Family Favorite)

Name: Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe – Easy, Flaky & Family-Favorite Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 2/3 cup buttermilk; Coarse sugar for topping

Ingredients

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4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Biscuit Topping:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

2/3 cup buttermilk

Coarse sugar for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a bowl, toss berries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, cornstarch, and cinnamon.

3. Pour berry mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

5. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6. Stir in buttermilk just until combined.

7. Drop spoonfuls of dough over berries, spacing slightly.

8. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

9. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.

10. Cool 10 minutes before serving with ice cream.

Notes

Frozen berries can be used without thawing.

DIY buttermilk: mix 2/3 cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.

Author: EmilyFrost
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 285
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg