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Cozy Mini Berry Cobbler Cups

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These cozy mini berry cobbler cups are a quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a warm, bubbly berry filling topped with a flaky, buttery crust and served with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on berry sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups mixed berries with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gently toss until berries are evenly coated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using).
  4. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  5. Pour in 1/3 cup whole milk and gently mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or ramekins. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of berry filling into each cup.
  7. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the topping over the berries, covering mostly but leaving some berries visible.
  8. Bake for 22–25 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Check at 20 minutes if oven runs hot.
  9. Let the cobbler cups rest in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
  10. Serve warm topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure a flaky topping. Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness. Use cornstarch to thicken the berry filling and prevent sogginess. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Let cobbler rest before serving to thicken juices. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for extra crunch. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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