Blackberry Cobbler
Sweet fresh berries shine in this homemade Blackberry Cobbler. With an easy biscuit topping, this simple summer dessert is sure to please a big crowd.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Summertime is for cobbler. Tell me I'm wrong, why don't you?
Whether it's peach cobbler or blackberry cobbler, I'll be lapping it up all summer, ideally with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Cobblers are such an easy dessert. Even though it gets hot in a summer kitchen, these are worth it and they don't take a long time to put together. I feel the same way about crisps too! And this triple berry crisp is a summer favorite.
Once you know how to make blackberry cobbler, you can make any kind of cobbler with your favorite fruits and berries and enjoy this summer treat for yourself.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Cobbler is a fantastic summer dessert, but peach cobbler gets all the love. You are missing out if you've never made it with blackberries. Here's why you'll love this recipe:
- Blackberry cobbler is a crowd favorite in the summer. It is an easy dessert you can serve with whipped cream, ice cream or yogurt.
- Make it with fresh berries for the best flavor. It's a great one to make after a day of blackberry picking!
- This recipe is super simple. The biscuit topping is not difficult to make at all, and you can do it while the blackberries bake down and get all juicy.
Ingredients
Here's what you will need to make this easy blackberry cobbler recipe:
- fresh blackberries
- brown sugar
- flour
- lemon zest
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- kosher salt
Biscuit topping
This cobbler features a biscuit topping. It's so easy to do and definitely not as time-consuming as making biscuits. Here's what you'll need:
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- granulated sugar
- salt
- heavy cream
Variations & Substitutions
When making this blackberry cobbler, you can substitute a few things:
- Make the topping dairy-free with your favorite nut milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can make it gluten-free by using your favorite gluten-free flour alternative.
- This recipe works with other types of berries, like blueberries, strawberries or raspberries. You can even make it into a Mixed Berry Cobbler — my fave!
- Use frozen berries instead of fresh if you like!
How to Make Blackberry Cobbler
This blackberry cobbler is super simple to put together. Here's what you'll need to do:
First, go ahead and preheat the oven to 400ºF. Grease a baking pan and set aside.
In a bowl or directly in your greased baking dish, toss blackberries with brown sugar, flour, lemon zest, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until fruit is bubbly and juicy. It's going to smell so good!
Meanwhile, put together the biscuit topping.
Combine biscuit ingredients in a medium bowl, then spoon on top of the baked berries when it comes out of the oven.
(This photo is from my peach cobbler — I was so excited about this blackberry cobbler I forgot to take a photo of the topping. But the idea is the same: big scoops of biscuit dough on top of the fruit.)
Put it back in the oven for 22-24 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips for Success
- Always wash your berries well. Let them dry or pat them dry with a paper towel to avoid excess water getting into your cobbler.
- Save on dishes and make the blackberry mixture right in the baking dish!
- Use a cookie scoop to help you get evenly-sized biscuit toppings.
How To Serve Homemade Blackberry Cobbler
You can't go wrong with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. I also love homemade whipped cream.
One of my favorite healthier alternatives for serving blackberry cobbler is serving it with yogurt. You can use plain or flavored yogurt. Vanilla yogurt adds a nice touch. You can use regular yogurt or Greek yogurt.
Serving a helping of blackberry cobbler with a dollop of yogurt is so refreshing and makes the dessert a bit healthier than serving it with ice cream.
How To Store And Reheat Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry cobbler is at its best when it's fresh from the oven, but if you're saving it for later, cover your baking dish with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Reheat individual servings in the microwave or reheat whole baking dish in oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes until warm.
FAQ
Frozen blackberries are a great alternative to fresh berries when making cobbler. You don't need to thaw them. Just mix everything together and they should bake up just the same.
Blackberry pie is usually made with a double pie crust in a pie dish and served in pie slices. Blackberry cobbler does not have a bottom crust and typically features a batter topping or biscuit topping. It is usually made in a casserole dish and served in scoops.
More Cobblers and Crisps
- Cast Iron Mixed Berry Crisp
- Apple Crisp with Oat Topping
- Peach Raspberry Crisp
- Mixed Berry Cobbler
- Cherry Cobbler
Blackberry Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
Blackberry filling
- 3 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Biscuit topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a bowl or directly in your greased baking dish, toss blackberries with brown sugar, flour, lemon zest, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until fruit is bubbly.
- Combine all biscuit ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Spoon scoops of biscuit dough over on top of berries.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
Notes
Tips
- Always wash your berries well. Let them dry or pat them dry with a paper towel to avoid excess water getting into your cobbler.
- Save on dishes and make the blackberry mixture right in the baking dish!
- Use a cookie scoop to help you get evenly-sized biscuit toppings.
