3-Ingredient Berry Cobbler
This fruity dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious. Crafted with just three ingredients, this cobbler recipe is your secret weapon for a sweet and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh mixed berries (or frozen)*, if using strawberries, make sure they’re sliced as small pieces work best
- ½ (14-ounce) package boxed vanilla cake mix, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups
- 1 cup berry-flavored sparkling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚. Mist a 9- x 13-inch casserole pan with oil spray.
- Add fresh or frozen berries to the bottom of the pan and shake to distribute them evenly. Sprinkle about ½ the dry cake mix over the top (it will be ~1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups).
- Pour the 1 cup berry-flavored sparkling water evenly over the top (NOTE: it’s not the entire can) and mix everything together. You’ll create a thick batter.
- Bake in oven for 50 to 55 minutes until the berries are bubbling, and the cake is set and slightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes to slightly firm. The cobbler will have a drippy, jammy consistency and be bursting with fruit.
- Scoop out portions using a serving spoon and transfer to ramekins or small bowls. Garnish with optional whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
*Frozen berries work just as well and can be a more convenient and budget-friendly option year-round. However, due to the extra moisture from the frozen berries, the final dish will likely look different from the photos. You might notice a vibrant purple hue after mixing the ingredients, which will bake into a lighter or duller purple color. Bottom line: While using frozen berries may not look as pretty as fresh berries, rest assured it will still taste just as delicious!
• This recipe only needs 1 cup of berry-flavored sparkling water (~⅔ of a can); be mindful not to add the full can.
• I used LaCroix Black-Razzberry when creating this recipe but I imagine any other berry-flavored sparkling water should work well.
• You can stash extra portions in the fridge for 3 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. To freeze: Let the cobbler cool completely then transfer to an airtight container. Then, let thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat in a 350˚ oven for about 15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also microwave until soft. The texture may change slightly but it will still be delicious!!
• Not all gluten-free cake mixes will work, here are two brands that do: King Arthur GF vanilla cake mix and Wegmans GF vanilla cake mix. Add 1 ½ cups of sparkling water (versus one cup).
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 15g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 13gVitamin C: 20mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.