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The Easiest Mixed Berry Cobbler with Biscuit Topping (Uses Fresh or Frozen Berries)

Close-up of a bubbling, warm berry cobbler with golden biscuit topping in a white baking dish.
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Make this comforting mixed berry cobbler effortlessly, perfect for using fresh or frozen berries. It features a sweet, jammy filling and a tender, biscuit-like topping. This is a quick fruit dessert ideal for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on berry sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Ethan’s flavor tip!)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for brushing topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or similar 1.5-quart casserole dish.
  2. Prepare the berry filling: In a large bowl, gently combine the mixed berries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved and the berries are coated. Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This keeps the topping tender.
  5. Pour in the milk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the berry filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  7. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the berry cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, preferably topped with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use frozen berries, do not thaw them first. You may need to add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
  • For a richer flavor, Ethan suggests adding a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the biscuit topping mixture.
  • This recipe works well as a last minute dessert idea since the prep time is short.

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