This Triple Berry Cobbler is bursting with three different types of berries! It’s sweet and tart and the berries are cocooned in a deliciously moist vanilla cake-like topping. Serve spoonfuls in shallow dishes with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
What I love about cobblers is their simplicity, not only just to whip up but the ingredients as well. Basically you can just pick your fruit, make the cobbler batter and essentially dump them together in a baking dish and pop it into the oven. <—THIS is why I love it so much.
The last time I made a cobbler it was this brown butter peach version in 2014. This past weekend I decided to give it a try using summer’s vibrant, sweet and juicy berries instead. My berries of choice? Strawberries (obviously), raspberries and blackberries. In my opinion they create the most beautiful pink color when cooked, besides being a delicious sweet and tart combo, but I’m really all about the color.
Blueberries would’ve be fine too (I guess 😉) but they tend to turn everything blueish purple and that’s not the color I wanted. <— drama.
And because over the more recent years I’ve really come to love warm dessert with cold ice cream (or whipped cream), I add a dollop of whipped cream and then I wait for it to melt a little. *swoon*
To Make This Triple Berry Cobbler You Will Need:
- unsalted butter (melted) – Adds richness and flavor.
- unbleached all-purpose flour – The base for the cobbler batter.
- sugar – Used for sweetening and drawing out the fruits natural juices.
- baking powder – Will create lightness in the cobbler batter, which makes it rise.
- kosher salt – You can use sea salt or pink himalayan.
- half & half – Or substitute with equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
- strawberries – Remove the leafy tops and cut in half.
- blackberries – These add sweetness, texture and delicious flavor.
- raspberries – Lends a delicate balance of sweet and tart flavor.
- lemon juice – Increases the acidity of the mixture. This plus sugar thins cell membranes so the juices can flow more easily, while the fruit still remains solid.
- vanilla extract – Adds warmth and enhances all of the other flavors in this recipe.
Preheat your oven to 375℉ (or 190℃).
Melt one stick of butter in a small saucepan and pour it into a 3 to 3.5 quart or 9x13x2 baking dish is fine too.
Then, in a medium bowl combine 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
Stir together, then pour in the half & half and mix until just combined.
Then pour the cake batter over top of the melted butter and set off to the side for a moment.
In a medium saucepan, add the strawberries and blackberries (NOT the raspberries!), the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and juice of a small to medium lemon.
I don’t add the raspberries because they’re super delicate and would fall apart after one stir of the pot.
Toss to combine and heat on high until the liquids in the pan boils, then immediately remove off the heat– this should only take a few minutes.
Use a spoon or curved spatula to spoon the berries on top of the cake. Then scatter the raspberries over the top.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the top is richly golden brown. Halfway through, rotate the pan for even cooking. When a cake tester is inserted, it should come out clean.
It’s like total magic amiright? And it smells heavenly!!
Allow the triple berry cobbler to cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
Serve spoonfuls in shallow dishes with a dollop of either homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Mint sprigs are optional but add a pop of green that I simply love.
Enjoy! And if you give this Triple Berry Cobbler recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
Triple Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup half & half
- 2 cups halved or quartered strawberries, (be generous)
- 6 ounces raspberries
- 6 ounces blackberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
FOR SERVING (optional):
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉ (or 190℃).
- Melt the butter and pour it into a 3 quart or 9x13x2 pan.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the half & half and mix until just combined. Pour the cake batter over top of the butter and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add the strawberries, blackberries (NOT the raspberries), 1/2 cup of sugar and lemon juice. Heat on high, stirring gently and occasionally. Once the liquids come to a boil remove off of the heat, stir in vanilla and then spoon evenly onto the cake batter, the juices too!
- Slid the baking dish onto the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes (rotating halfway) until the top is richly golden and a cake tester comes out clean after inserted.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve spoonfuls into shallow dishes with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This recipe was originally posted on July 28, 2017 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, helpful information and/or new photography.
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I am baking this off right now and it smells and looks wonderful. A couple of comments. I assumed that “glory” in the directions is the flour, perhaps due to the strange spell checking, etc. that we all experience. But, the addition of the 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla is not noted in the directions. Again, I assumed it was added to the fruit mixture once off of the stovetop as it was at the end of the ingredient list. Looks like 40 minutes was good
Gah! Thanks, Colleen! Yes, glory = flour silly autocorrect! I appreciate the heads up and have made the changes.
Laurie- Rave reviews from the guys at my house. I loved it, too. It’s a keeper!
I’m so happy to hear it, Colleen! Thanks for taking the time to make the recipe! xoxo
This is delicious! I didn’t have raspberries, so I substituted Rhubarb that was growing in my garden. Also delicious.