Easy Blackberry Cobbler for Two with a Shortbread Crust
Sneak Preview: If you’re wondering what to make with blackberries, try this quick and easy Blackberry Cobbler for Two with a shortbread crust. Mix it up while preparing dinner so this blackberry recipe will be ready to eat when you are ready for dessert.
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What if you could throw together a dessert for two in less than five minutes and bake it in the time it takes to eat dinner? This blackberry cobbler for two is the answer since it cooks in less than 20 minutes.
Three reasons to love this recipe:
- Whips up in a hurry.
- It doesn’t make a lot, so leftovers aren’t tempting. (Here is another small-portion fruity dessert if that appeals to you.)
- Adaptable to other fruits.
So, I created this recipe using only one 6-ounce container of berries from the grocery store or about 1-1/4 cup if you pick them yourself.
Happy Bakers Speak Up:
Thanks for helping me make an awesome dessert for my family. They gobbled this up in a heartbeat. I used an 11×7 pan with frozen raspberries and tripled your topping amounts, which worked out perfectly. I’m hoping it’s a good blackberry crop this year; I can’t wait to try it out with them! –Aly B
Ingredients and substitutions:
- BLACKBERRIES: Use fresh blackberries or frozen ones. Add extra baking time if using frozen berries. Try other fruit like blueberries, frozen mixed berries, or cherries.
- VANILLA EXTRACT: Try almond extract for a change of pace. Since it is so potent, you only need half as much almond extract as vanilla.
- FLOUR: Bleached or unbleached all-purpose flour. No flour in the house? Try oatmeal. Or add 1-2 tablespoons of oatmeal to the flour mixture for a more interesting texture.
- BROWN SUGAR: Either granulated sugar or dark brown sugar can be substituted.
- CINNAMON: If you don’t have cinnamon, substitute allspice or apple pie spice.
- BUTTER: Margarine or oil can take the place of unsalted butter.
The shortbread topping:
I slightly adapted the shortbread base from some of my favorite cookies (Lemon Yogurt Squares and Toffee Bars) for a topping. The result is a fruity, cobbler-like blackberry mixture with a crumbly, crispy, and golden brown shortbread cookie-like topping. It goes oh-so-perfectly with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.
FAQ about Blackberry Cobbler:
Cover with plastic wrap and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
This easy blackberry cobbler will be good for up to a week.
Serve with ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream. Yogurt mixed with lemon curd is delicious. Greek yogurt fans will love this cobbler as well as these 22 Tempting Ideas for How To Make Greek Yogurt Taste Good.
Try these Blackberry Scones Recipe with Icing or Fresh Blackberry Ice Cream (uncooked).
Substitute almond flour for the all-purpose flour. Add 1-2 tablespoons of oatmeal for a more interesting texture.
Parting Thoughts: When I add blackberry cobbler to my daily yogurt snack, I can stretch the yield to about six small servings. Looking forward to this dessert at the end of the day always improves my day, and I hope it will do the same for you.
Recipe Help at Your Fingertips: For questions or suggestions, email Paula at saladinajar.com. If you need help, I’m happy to troubleshoot via email (faster than leaving a comment). Attach pictures and as many details as possible for the best advice.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe for Two
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170 g) blackberries – approximately 1-1/4 cup
- 1-2 tablespoons (15 g) water – see the notes if using frozen fruit
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (12 g) brown sugar – see notes below
- Dash cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter – melted
Instructions
- Place 6 ounces (170 g) blackberries (or strawberries, peaches, raspberries, or cherries) into a small oven-proof casserole dish small enough that you have two layers of berries. I use a 4 x 6-inch baking dish.
- Pour 1-2 tablespoons (15 g) water and ¼ teaspoon vanilla over the fruit.
- Stir together the ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour, 1 to 2 tablespoons (12 g) brown sugar, Dash cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter. Then, use your fingers to smush it into crumbles.
- Sprinkle crumbles evenly over blackberries.
- Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20 minutes.
Paula Rhodes, author
I’m a retired home economist, wife, mother, grandmother, and creator of Saladinajar.com. I believe you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Here you’ll find time-saving tips, troubleshooting advice, and confidence-inspiring recipes to make life in the kitchen more fun, appetizing, and satisfying.