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Mixed Berry Cobbler

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ByMadison Wetherill | Joyfully Mad Updated:
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Made with three kinds of berries, Mixed Berry Cobbler is the perfect dessert for sharing. Mix up some fresh berries, add a bit of flour, vanilla and sugar, and bake until the fruit is nice and bubbly, then top with quick homemade biscuits. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of yogurt for a sweet but light treat! This is a crowd pleaser dessert when you need one!

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Close up of black shallow bowl with triple berry cobbler and yogurt in it. Antique spoon is sitting in bowl. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are visible in the cobbler. There is a scoop of yogurt in the back of the bowl and a white square baking dish and second bowl of cobbler are blurred in the background of the photo.
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Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe

My go-to dessert to make for a big crowd is always some kind of fruity cobbler or crisp.

In the fall, I love an apple crisp. But during the summer, I adore this homemade peach cobbler with the juiciest peaches I can find.

Then there's this mixed berry crisp, which comes together in a cast-iron skillet. Take these flavors and add a biscuity cobbler topping, and you've got a Mixed Berry Cobbler.

I think this one might be my new favorite! It's so easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.

Mixed Berry Cobbler makes a big batch and there is rarely any left over when I make it for a group.

Close up of homemade triple berry cobbler in a white square baking dish with a tan napkin underneath.

2018 Update: I've been coming back to this Triple Berry Cobbler over and over for years now. Seriously, it was one of my very first recipes that I shared on the blog. My photography has changed quite a bit since then, but luckily this recipe didn't have to 😉

Also, my original recipe called for adding three tablespoons of sugar to the fruit before cooking it. But honestly, I've found that this dish really doesn't need it.

2022 Update: This Mixed Berry Cobbler recipe is still one of my faves. I added some more tips and tricks to this post so you can make it with success every single time.

Why you'll love this recipe

Here's why you will love this easy recipe:

  • It is the perfect dessert recipe for sharing.
  • It's super easy to make. Bake some fruit until it's bubbly, throw some biscuits together in your food processor and bake until golden.
  • Mix up the berries you use to tailor it to your favorite summer flavors. You can even add fresh peaches or apples.
  • You can serve with a scoop of ice cream or yogurt, maybe even a drizzle of honey.
Honey pouring from a wooden honey dipper onto a shallow black bowl of triple berry cobbler with yogurt.

What's the difference between a fruit cobbler and fruit crisp?

A fruit cobbler is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of biscuits or dough on top. You can make all kinds of cobblers all year long. This pear cobbler would be fantastic for Thanksgiving. You can also use cake mix for the topping like in this Apple Cobbler with cake mix recipe.

A fruit crisp has a similar fruit filling, but has a crunchy topping. This peach raspberry crisp has a brown sugar and oat topping is a great example of that.

There's also the fruit crumble, which has another type of crumb topping, usually a streusel topping made without oats.

What makes a cobbler a cobbler?

Cobbler is a dessert with fruit filling in a baking dish covered with biscuits or dough.

Some common fillings you might see include the following:

  • apple
  • blueberry
  • blackberry
  • peach
  • pear

You can get creative and combine ingredients like this Blueberry Peach Cobbler.

Overhead view of two black shallow bowls with triple berry cobbler and yogurt in it. Antique spoon is sitting in bowl. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are visible in the cobbler. There is a scoop of yogurt in the back of the bowl.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to get from the grocery store (or better yet — the farmers market!) to make this easy recipe.

For the fruit mixture, here's what you'll need:

  • strawberries
  • blueberries
  • raspberries
  • all-purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar — Sugar is totally optional. If you'd rather, you can use alternative sweeteners as well like coconut sugar or maple syrup.

For the biscuit topping, this is what you'll need:

  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • unsalted butter
  • whole milk

Substitutions

For a sweeter biscuit topping, you can sprinkle granulated sugar over the biscuits before baking.

Feel free to use blackberries or cherries instead of or in addition to the other berries listed. You can make this recipe your own with whatever fresh goodies you can find!

You will need about 3 pints total. However, feel free to fill your whole baking dish with more fruit if you like. As it bakes, the size will reduce down and you'll have heartier servings.

Frozen fruit is totally fine in this recipe. In fact, I love to make this in the winter with berries I froze in the summertime. I recommend setting the frozen berries out to thaw on the counter while you measure out your other ingredients; however, the filling will cook at a high temperature for about 45 minutes total, so there's no worry about eating frozen berries.

If fresh fruit is out of season or even if you like sweeter desserts, you can definitely add in around three tablespoons of whatever kind of sugar you prefer. Maple syrup or honey would probably be delicious! This last round I used coconut sugar, which I'm really into right now.

Overhead view of two black shallow bowls with triple berry cobbler and yogurt in it. Antique spoon is sitting in bowl. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are visible in the cobbler. There is a scoop of yogurt in the back of the bowl.

What to serve with berry cobbler

You also might want to pick up (or make!) some vanilla ice cream to go with it. I also love this no-churn strawberry ice cream if you want to throw in some more berry flavors.

Or! You could make some homemade whipped cream. It's so fluffy and way better than store-bought.

However, my favorite way to eat this summer cobbler is with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey. If you don't care for the tartness of plain yogurt, adding some honey is the perfect way to sweeten this dish up just enough. 

Close up of black shallow bowl with triple berry cobbler and yogurt in it. Antique spoon is sitting in bowl. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are visible in the cobbler. There is a scoop of yogurt in the back of the bowl and a second bowl of cobbler are blurred in the background of the photo.

How to make Mixed Berry Cobbler

Here's how to make this easy cobbler recipe:

First, preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 9"x9" baking dish with cooking spray.

Add the berries, sugar, flour and vanilla to the dish. Toss to coat.

Bake for 12 minutes, until the mixture is hot and bubbly. Meanwhile, make the biscuits topping.

How to make cobbler topping

Some cobblers add dough or even a pancake-like batter on top. My recipe uses a biscuit topping. Here's how to make it:

  1. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Add in COLD butter and pulse until the mixture has pea-sized crumbs. Add milk and pulse until dough just comes together.
  3. After the filling has cooked for about 12 minutes, remove the baking dish from oven and drop mounds of biscuit dough onto the hot berries.
  4. Bake until topping is golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

These biscuits would also be perfect as a stand-alone side dish for dinner. They aren't sweet (unless you decide to sprinkle them with sugar before baking) so you could double the recipe for the biscuits and bake half of them on a cookie sheet while you bake the others for the cobbler. Then eat the biscuits with dinner or freeze them for later.

(Really, I just love biscuits. So any chance I have to eat them, I'll take it!)

Overhead shot of two shallow black bowls of triple berry cobbler with yogurt. White square baking dish is sitting next to bowls, half full of cobbler.

How to store cobbler

Cobbler can be served warm. The sugar in the recipe will make it very hot from the oven, so make sure to let it cool a little bit before serving. About 30 minutes on a cooling rack should be plenty of time.

After making a cobbler, allow it to cool to room temperature. Then cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate. You can also transfer it to another airtight container if you need to conserve fridge space.

Cobbler should be eaten within 3 days. (Hint: It makes a pretty tasty breakfast the next day!) Do not eat it if you see mold.

Can I make this cobbler ahead of time?

You can definitely prep this ahead of time. Chop the fruit and set it in your baking dish for later and then make the biscuit dough and wrap in plastic wrap for up to 24 hours. Then just bake before you're ready to serve.

Close up shot of honey dipper in a small pool of honey with honey jar in the background and two bowls of cobbler cut off on the lefthand side of the photo.

What kind of flour goes in berry cobbler?

I used all purpose flour but you can experiment with others if you'd like. I have only tested this recipe with gluten free 1-1 flour and all purpose flour.

Can I use other fruits with this recipe?

Sure! Cooking times may vary if you use different fruit. Apple cobbler or peach cobbler would be delicious!

You are also welcome to use other kinds of berries. These are the most common types of berries used for mixed berry cobbler:

  • Strawberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Cherries
  • Blueberries
Overhead view of two black shallow bowls with triple berry cobbler and yogurt in it. Antique spoon is sitting in bowl. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are visible in the cobbler. There is a scoop of yogurt in the back of the bowl.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes. Here is a great recipe for dairy-free biscuits from Simply Whisked. Serve it with dairy-free yogurt.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes! I've made this recipe using a 1-1 gluten free flour like this one. The dough was a bit more crumbly, so you may want to add a dash of extra milk.

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Did you make this recipe?

If you make and love this recipe, please leave a ★★★★★ review below! It means so much to me when you try my recipes, and I'd love to know how it goes. Please leave a comment below if you have any questions.

Close up of black shallow bowl with triple berry cobbler and yogurt in it. Antique spoon is sitting in bowl. Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are visible in the cobbler. There is a scoop of yogurt in the back of the bowl and a second bowl of cobbler are blurred in the background of the photo.

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Mixed Berry Cobbler is the perfect dessert for sharing. Mix up some fresh berries, add a bit of flour and bake until the fruit is nice and bubbly, then top with quick homemade biscuits. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of yogurt for a sweet but light treat! This is a crowd pleaser dessert when you need one!
5 from 37 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Madison | A Joyfully Mad Kitchen

Ingredients

Fruit Mixture

  • 1 pint of strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 pint of blueberries
  • 1 pint of raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons sugar optional

Biscuits

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 6 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  • For the Berry Mixture
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a square baking dish, add berries, sugar, flour and vanilla. Toss to coat. Bake for 12 minutes, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Meanwhile, make the biscuits topping.
  • For the Biscuits
  • In a food processor, pulse flour, baking powder, and salt. Add in butter, and pulse until mixture has pea sized crumbs. Add milk and pulse until dough just comes together.
  • Remove baking dish from oven and drop mounds of dough onto the hot berries.
  • Bake until topping is golden about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Top with a scoop of whipped cream, ice cream or plain greek yogurt.
  • Allow leftovers to cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the fridge. Eat within 3 days.

Notes

You can also make the biscuits with a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dough. Then create a well in the center of the flour and pour milk into well. Then fold milk into dough with a wooden spoon.
For the fruit filling, you can use alternative sweeteners as well like coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup.
Nutritional information assumes you are using white sugar. It does not include topping such as ice cream, yogurt or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 268mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g

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  6. Erin have you read Bread and Wine? You would love it I think!

    And yay!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I can't wait to link up again tomorrow!

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    1. Erin have you read Bread and Wine? You would love it I think!

      And yay!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I can't wait to link up again tomorrow!

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      1. No! I haven't read Bread and Wine! I'll look into it and see if I can get it from the library because I'd love to check it out.

        You're welcome! And agreed -- it's so fun to share this stuff and see what everyone has been up to! Happy linking up AND weekend to you!

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  12. {Stopping by from Jack of All Trades} I love how simplistic this recipe is! I've been trying to get "back to basics" with cooking + have been looking for recipes that require 10 or less ingredients. This looks so perfect + I adore the baking pan with your name on it.

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  13. {Stopping by from Jack of All Trades} I love how simplistic this recipe is! I've been trying to get "back to basics" with cooking + have been looking for recipes that require 10 or less ingredients. This looks so perfect + I adore the baking pan with your name on it.

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  15. All of your deserts just make me want to move in with you and eat all the time. SO good! And I love that baking dish! I'm going to have to use some fun money soon to get one, after I save up for my camera!

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  16. All of your deserts just make me want to move in with you and eat all the time. SO good! And I love that baking dish! I'm going to have to use some fun money soon to get one, after I save up for my camera!

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  21. Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl (she also has her own blog which is wonderful)
    Cleaving by Julie Powell

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  25. Bread and Wine definitely challenged me in that same way! That's awesome that it has encouraged you to have people over more often 🙂 I love that!

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  27. Have you read a food memoir before? If not, you should look into i! My freshman year of college we had to right a story about how food impacted our life, how it brought people together, etc. and before that I didn't even know it was a genre! Food writing is one of my favorites to read.

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    1. No I haven't! That sounds really interesting though. Do you have a specific book you recommend? I think I would really love that!

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      1. Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl (she also has her own blog which is wonderful)
        Cleaving by Julie Powell

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  29. This looks delicious! I love berry cobbler. It's a summertime favorite of ours.
    I was the same way when we first got married. I still prefer for things to be perfect, but I don't get bent out of shape if they aren't now. Who knows how comfortable we will be in our own skin with & with our real/raw lives in two more years of marriage?! Because it is about the conversations and the time, not the perfection. Just like our relationships with the Lord.

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  30. This looks delicious! I love berry cobbler. It's a summertime favorite of ours.
    I was the same way when we first got married. I still prefer for things to be perfect, but I don't get bent out of shape if they aren't now. Who knows how comfortable we will be in our own skin with & with our real/raw lives in two more years of marriage?! Because it is about the conversations and the time, not the perfection. Just like our relationships with the Lord.

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    1. That's a great way to think about it Devra. It's always nice when things are tidy and you can be relaxed about that but it's not the end of the world if they're not. It is definitely definitely about the conversations and building community!

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  36. Thanks Sarah! Perfect for you as a newlywed! I don't have a ton of stuff that has our last name on it, so I really like it 🙂

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