Dairy Free Classic Berry Cobbler

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

Juicy mixed berries bubble away under a golden, biscuit-style topping in this cobbler, and the whole thing comes together in one baking dish for easy cleanup. Fresh lemon juice and zest brighten the fruit filling, while a touch of cornstarch helps it thicken into that perfect syrupy, spoonable texture. The topping gets dropped in rustic mounds and finished with a sprinkle of coarse sugar, so it bakes up craggy and golden with crisp edges. Pulled from the oven and rested just long enough for the filling to set, it's best served warm, spoon in hand. This one's a solid pick for a dairy free dessert table, and it still delivers that classic bubbling-fruit, biscuit-topped cobbler experience everyone's after.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the filling

6 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries)
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½ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

For the topping

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp fine salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
½ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
1 tsp turbinado sugar or coarse sugar, for sprinkling

For serving

vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, toss the berries with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until evenly coated. Pour the filling into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized pieces remaining.

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