You haven’t lived until you’ve tried this cream cheese blackberry cobbler. Fresh blackberries are baked in cake batter with rich cream cheese for the most creamy and delicious dessert! Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to up the decadence.
Delicious Cake-Like Cobbler
There’s something so warm and cozy about cobbler recipes. It’s a versatile dish that can be made into a savory or sweet treat, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser. This cream cheese blackberry cobbler is no exception — it takes the classic dessert recipe to a whole new level with its delicious cake-like texture.
The coarse crumbs of the batter mixed with the fresh berries and rich cream cheese make for a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tart. Enjoy it as is, or serve it with some vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of cool whip. This is one recipe you don’t want to miss!
why you’ll love it!
- A versatile recipe that can easily be customized to your liking.
- A delicious treat that’s perfect for the summer weather!
- Requires little prep and is super easy to make.
- The cream cheese, cake, and berry mixture is DIVINE.
Made with Simple Ingredients
- Butter: we used unsalted butter since we added salt to the recipe.
- All-purpose flour: helps make a light and fluffy batter for the cobbler.
- Sugar: granulated sugar is used to sweeten the batter and give a nice caramelized crust.
- Baking powder: helps the cobbler rise so it has a nice cake-like texture.
- Salt: enhances the flavor of all the ingredients.
- Whole milk: adds richness and creaminess to the batter.
- Cream cheese: makes the cobbler super rich and creamy!
- Blackberries: brings a burst of freshness and tartness to the cobbler. Use fresh or frozen berries.
How to Make Cream Cheese Blackberry Cobbler
PREHEAT OVEN
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray an 8×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and add the stick of butter. Then, transfer it into the oven to melt while it’s preheating.
MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
Next, place the flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Whisk together until combined.
ADD MILK
Add the milk and whisk to combine. It should be the same consistency as a pancake batter.
In a separate bowl, add the blackberries and 1 tbsp of sugar.
ASSEMBLE + BAKE
Remove the baking dish from the oven and transfer the batter into it. Scatter the cream cheese cubes into the dish.
Transfer the berries to the baking dish and scatter them over the top of the batter and cream cheese. Bake for 60 minutes.
SERVE + ENJOY
Now it’s time to enjoy your delicious blackberry cobbler! Let the cobbler cool and serve as is or with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!
FAQs
How do you keep a blackberry cobbler from being runny?
To prevent a soupy cobbler, add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling before baking. The cornstarch helps thicken the fruit mixture and creates a luscious sauce.
For even better results, mix in some sugar and lemon juice with the cornstarch. Always make sure that the filling is bubbling hot before serving the cobbler.
Should I rinse my blackberries before using them?
Yes, it’s always a good idea to give them a quick rinse in cold water before using them. This will help get rid of any dirt or debris. However, be sure to dry them completely before adding them to the batter. Wet blackberries can make your cobbler soggy and mushy.
Can I use other fruit in this recipe?
Absolutely! Feel free to switch it up with different fruits like blueberries, raspberries, apples, or peaches. You can also mix and match the fruits for an extra flavor burst. Be sure to adjust the amount of sugar needed depending on how sweet the fruit is.
Storage
Store any leftover cobbler covered and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
To reheat, bake your cobbler covered in an oven-safe dish at 350°F until heated through. You can also reheat it in the microwave.
Cream Cheese Blackberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter ~1 stick
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 8 oz. cream cheese cubed
- 3 cups blackberries
Instructions
- Spray an 8×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and then add the stick of butter. Then, transfer it into the oven to melt while it’s preheating. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Place the flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Whisk together.
- Add the milk and whisk to combine. It should be the same consistency as a pancake batter.
- In a separate bowl, add the blackberries and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and transfer the batter into it. Scatter the cream cheese cubes into the dish. Transfer the berries to the baking dish and scatter them over the top of the batter and cream cheese.
- Bake for 60 minutes.
- Serve as is or with whipped cream or ice cream.
Tips & Notes
- Fresh or frozen berries work in this recipe.
