Black Raspberry Cobbler is a warm, jammy berry dessert topped with buttery biscuits and baked until golden. It’s easy to make, full of black raspberry flavor, and perfect with a scoop of ice cream.
6cupsblack raspberriesor any mix of berries: blackberries, blueberries
¾cupgranulated sugar
2tablespoonscornstarch
¾cupboiling water
1tablespoonbutter
For the shortcake biscuits:
2cupsall-purpose flour
3tablespoonsgranulated sugar
3teaspoonsbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
5tablespoonsunsalted buttercut into ½-inch pieces
¾cupbuttermilkwell shaken
Milk and coarse sugarfor topping
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the berry filling
In a large bowl, mix the black raspberries with sugar and cornstarch. Pour the boiling water over the mixture and stir until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve. Pour into your baking dish and dot with small pieces of butter.
Step 2: Make the biscuit dough
In another bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter pieces and cut them in using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
Step 3: Top the berries
Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the berry filling, leaving a few gaps for steam to escape. Brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar for crunch.
Step 4: Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving so the filling can set up a bit.