Vanilla Almond Berry Cobbler (Printable Version)
Juicy mixed berries baked beneath a vanilla-almond biscuit topping; warm, rustic, perfect for sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Berry Filling
01 - 5 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries; fresh or frozen)
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Vanilla Almond Biscuit Topping
07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup almond flour
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
12 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
13 - 1/2 cup whole milk
14 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
15 - 1/4 tsp almond extract
16 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds
17 - 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed berries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
04 - Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
05 - Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir gently with a fork or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the topping tender and flaky.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough unevenly over the berry filling, leaving gaps between mounds to allow steam to escape during baking.
07 - Scatter sliced almonds and coarse sugar over the biscuit dough for a golden, crunchy finish.
08 - Bake on the center rack for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is deeply golden and the berry filling is bubbling around the edges.
09 - Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The almond flour in the topping gives every bite a tender chew that regular coblers just do not have.
- Frozen berries work beautifully so you can make this long after summer fades.
- It looks impressive straight from the oven but requires zero fancy technique.
02 -
- If you use frozen berries do not thaw them first or you will end up with a very wet filling.
- Cold butter is nonnegotiable for the topping so stash it in the fridge until the very last second.
03 -
- Taste your berries before adding sugar and adjust the amount based on their natural sweetness.
- Resist the urge to spread the dough flat because irregular mounds and gaps are what make cobbler look rustic and beautiful.