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Mixed Berry Cobbler with Butter Crust served warm with ice cream

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Butter Crust

This cozy dessert features a buttery crust over a delicious mix of jammy berries, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit filling basics
  • 4 cups Mixed berries, fresh or frozen (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Just a splash to brighten everything up.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Helps thicken the berry juices.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional) For a warm note.
Butter crust essentials
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cold butter Very cold, cubed.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar For flavor and browning.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Helps the crust puff slightly.
  • 1/2 cup Milk or buttermilk Buttermilk adds tang.
  • 1 tablespoon Egg wash or cream (optional) For a shiny top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9 by 13 inch baking dish or a deep pie dish.
Make the berry filling
  1. In a large bowl, mix the berries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before mixing.
  2. Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Mix the butter crust
  1. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the cold butter cubes and work them in with your fingertips or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour in the milk or buttermilk and stir just until it comes together into a shaggy dough.
Top the berries
  1. Scoop the crust dough over the berries in rough spoonfuls, leaving gaps for the filling to bubble through.
  2. If desired, brush the top with cream or egg wash and sprinkle with a little sugar.
Bake
  1. Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and juices are bubbling around the edges.
  2. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Notes

Keep the butter cold to ensure a flaky crust. Adjust sugar based on berry sweetness. Use cornstarch to avoid a runny filling. Place a baking sheet under the dish to catch any overflow. Let cool to improve texture.