75 minutes
A warm and comforting dessert made with fresh blueberries and a tender, flaky topping.
Fresh Blueberries
cups
cups
tablespoons
cups
teaspoons
tablespoons
teaspoons
Unsalted Butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
tablespoons
cups
Heavy Cream, for serving
optional
1. Preheat Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F. This ensures that it's ready to bake your cobbler to perfection once you've prepared all the ingredients.
2. Prepare Blueberry Filling
In a large bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour. The sugar and flour will help thicken the blueberry juices as they bake, creating a luscious filling. Make sure the blueberries are evenly coated, and then transfer them to a 1 1/2-quart gratin or baking dish, spreading them out to cover the bottom.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, mix together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, 1.5 tablespoons sugar, and 2.25 teaspoons baking powder. This combination of dry ingredients forms the base of your cobbler topping.
4. Cut in Butter
Next, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or a fork. The goal is to break down the butter into small, pea-sized pieces that are evenly distributed throughout the flour. The mixture should resemble coarse meal, which will give your cobbler a tender and flaky topping.
5. Add Heavy Cream
Pour in 0.75 cup of heavy cream and mix lightly until the dough is just moistened. Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough, which can make it tough. The dough should hold together but still be slightly crumbly.
6. Form and Arrange Dough Patties
With your hands, form the dough into small patties about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter and 0.5-inch thick. Arrange these dough patties over the top of the blueberries, covering as much surface area as possible.
7. Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. You'll know the cobbler is ready when the topping is golden brown, and the blueberry juices are bubbling thickly around the edges.
8. Cool and Serve
Once baked, let the cobbler cool until it's warm. This allows the filling to set a bit and makes it easier to serve. Optionally, you can drizzle a bit more heavy cream over each serving for an extra touch of richness.
Combine blueberries with raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries for a berry medley. Adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of the berries.
Substitute blueberries with sliced peaches. Add a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for a warm spice note.
Incorporate the zest of a lemon or orange into the blueberry mixture before baking. This will add a bright, citrusy note that complements the sweetness of the berries.
Pit fresh cherries or use frozen ones. Almond extract can be a delightful addition to the filling.
While blueberries are the star, consider mixing in other berries like raspberries or blackberries, or even diced peaches or nectarines for a varied fruit profile.
Since blueberries are the star of the show, ensure they're fresh, plump, and ripe. Taste them before using—if they're not sweet enough, you might want to add a little extra sugar.
When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough texture in the cobbler crust.
Sprinkling sugar on top before baking will create a delightful, crispy top. For an even more gourmet touch, use turbinado sugar for its larger crystals and molasses-like flavor.
Lemon juice and zest are key for brightening the blueberries' flavor. Use organic lemons if possible and zest them finely to avoid any bitterness from the white pith.
Instead of store-bought ice cream or whipped cream, consider making your own. Homemade vanilla ice cream or hand-whipped cream with a touch of vanilla bean will elevate this dessert to restaurant-quality.
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