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

A serving of warm berry cobbler showing juicy, dark berries beneath a golden, crumbly biscuit topping.
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This is our go-to recipe for a warm, comforting mixed berry cobbler. We use a simple biscuit topping that bakes up perfectly golden. It works great with fresh summer berries or frozen ones when you need a quick dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the mixed berries, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread this berry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. This is the jammy filling for your **berry cobbler**.
  3. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup 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.
  5. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the berry filling, leaving small gaps between the mounds so the filling can bubble up.
  7. Sprinkle the coarse sugar over the topping.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is thick and bubbly.
  9. Let the **easy berry cobbler recipe** cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, perhaps topped with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use frozen berries, do not thaw them first. The extra liquid helps create a thicker, jammy filling.
  • For a different texture, you can use a cake mix topping shortcut instead of the biscuit dough.
  • This recipe is excellent for a **last minute dessert idea** when unexpected guests arrive.

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