Blueberry Cobbler with Cookie Dough Crust is the best dessert recipe! Scoops of buttery sugar cookie dough are placed over the juicy blueberry filling to create an amazing golden cookie crust. It's easy to make with fresh or frozen blueberries.
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This delightful dessert combines the classic flavors of sweet blueberries with a hint of lemon and a buttery, golden-brown cookie dough topping. Mmmm, it's literally one of my absolute favs!
From the first bite to the last, you'll savor the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness in every spoonful. Easy to make and impossible to resist, my blueberry cobbler is hands-down the perfect summer dessert!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- EASY TO PREPARE. Cobblers are easy to make. Place some delicious fruit in a bowl with sugar, vanilla, spice, and cornstarch to thicken the fruit, then make a topping and bake. Easy, peasy!
- THAT TOPPING! You are going to love the sugar cookie dough topping. The buttery dough pairs perfectly with the blueberry filling.
- USE FRESH OR FROZEN BERRIES. No matter what time of year, you can make this cobbler recipe because you can use fresh or frozen berries in the filling. Cobbles are full of juicy fruit goodness!
Ingredient Notes
For the Cookie Dough Topping:
- All-purpose flour - we recommend spooning the flour into the measuring cup and leveling it with a knife for accurate measuring.
- baking powder - this will act as your evening agent in the cookie dough.
- pinch of salt
- butter - we like to use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the recipe. You'll need to remove this from the fridge so it gets to room temperature before use.
- white sugar - you could use brown sugar if you want a deeper flavor.
- egg - you'll need one large egg yolk. The fat gives the batter an extra-rich flavor and a velvety texture.
- vanilla extract - pure vanilla extract yields the best flavor.
For the Fruit Filling:
- 2 pints of fresh summer blueberries or 24 ounces of frozen blueberries
- cornstarch - cornstarch thickens the filling to a nice consistency. Depending on how juicy you like it, you'll use 2-3 tablespoons.
- white sugar
- ground cinnamon - adds just a hint of warm spice.
- vanilla extract - for maximum flavor, pure vanilla extract is recommended.
- lemon juice - lemon balances the sweetness of the berries perfectly.
Find the full recipe and instructions in the printable recipe card below.
Variations
You can make this fruit cobbler with blackberries, mixed berries, or peaches. All are equally delicious!
PRO TIP: If baking for a crowd, you can easily double this homemade blueberry cobbler recipe. Just use one large egg and double the rest of the ingredients. Use a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- MAKE BLUEBERRY FILLING. Place all the ingredients for your blueberry filling in a large bowl and mix until combined (Image 1).
- MAKE COBBLER TOPPING. After preheating your oven to 375 degrees F, place your dry ingredients in a medium bowl, mix, and set them aside. Now, beat your butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla until mixed thoroughly. Stir in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- PLACE FILLING IN BAKING PAN. Finally, place the fruit filling into an 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch round deep baking dish or pie plate. You can add a little lemon zest to the blueberry mixture if you want some added lemon flavor.
- PLACE COOKIE DOUGH ATOP THE FILLING. Now, drop the cookie dough topping evenly over the top of the berries (Image 2). Try to make sure the scoops of cookie dough aren't touching if you can.
- BAKE. Place in your preheated oven and bake at 375 degrees F. (190 degrees C.) for 45-55 minutes. And enjoy!! It's done when the crust is crisp and golden brown.
Serving your cobbler right out of the oven is best, so plan accordingly!! One way to enjoy it is with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream!!
Expert Tips
- MAKE AHEAD - You can make your filling and cookie dough beforehand, layer them in the baking dish, and then bake when ready to serve.
- BLUEBERRIES - We enjoy this Blueberry dessert a lot during the summertime with fresh blueberries, but frozen blueberries work great, too—no need to thaw frozen berries. Just increase the cornstarch a little.
- CORNSTARCH - If you like a juicier cobbler, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of 3.
- BAKING DISH - You can use a 9-inch pie plate or an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish for the recipe.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS - No question, this delicious cobbler is best served warm and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream 🙂
It's wonderful to freeze fresh berries to use throughout the year. However, you must make this blueberry recipe at least once, well, maybe twice or thrice before the berry season ends!
How To Store
Store leftover cobbler covered in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To Reheat
Blueberry cobbler is best served warm, so reheat it in the microwave or oven.
- OVEN - I recommend reheating in the oven to crisp the topping. It's the best! First, remove it from the fridge and let it come to room temperature. Then, bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. for about 20 minutes or until warmed through. Place aluminum foil over it if it starts to brown too much.
- MICROWAVE - Heat at 30-second intervals until the desired temperature.
Recipes FAQs
Yes, you can use store-bought sugar cookie dough for the topping instead of making your own.
The cornstarch will thicken the juices so that your blueberry cobbler doesn't turn out too runny.
Most of the time, you do not need to cover your fruit cobbler recipe while baking. However, if the top is getting too brown and the filling isn't bubbling yet, loosely cover it with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.
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Printable Recipe
Blueberry Cobbler with Cookie Dough Crust Recipe
Equipment
- deep dish pie plate
- mixing bowl
- Spatula or cooking spoon
Ingredients
For Cookie Dough Crust
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 8 Tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Fruit Filling
- 2 pints fresh or 24 ounces frozen blueberries
- 2-3 teaspoons cornstarch (depending on how juicy you like it)
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
Instructions
- MAKE BLUEBERRY FILLING. Place all the ingredients for your blueberry filling in a large bowl and mix until combined.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For cookie dough crust, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and then set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy on medium-high with an electric mixer. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla until mixed thoroughly. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Place fruit mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch round deep-dish pie plate. Drop cookie dough topping evenly over the fruit mixture. Try to make sure the cookie dough isn't touching.
- Bake until golden brown, 45-55 minutes. Place a piece of tin foil over the cobbler if cookie dough gets too brown before it's done baking. Serve warm—pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Originally published: May 2, 2018
Updated: June 21, 2023
Erin Henry says
So good!
Naomi Corso says
My family couldn’t say enough good things about this recipe! It’s hard to get all 6 of us to like something all at once. Genius!
Erin Henry says
YES! Our family just loves this recipe, too! Glad you all enjoyed it!
Damien says
Such a yummy cobbler. The purple matches my aesthetic.
Erin Henry says
Hope it tasted as good as it looked!
Trina Smith says
Oh yum! This is definitely giving me a sugar rush crush! Thanks!
Erin says
It's so good, Trina! But definitely sweet and delicious.
Erin says
Wow Erin, a cookie dough crust is not something I've ever heard of but sounds amazing. Our neighbor just brought over some freshly picked blackberries yesterday. I know what I'll be baking tomorrow! Pinning now.
Thanks! Erin
Erin says
Thanks for stopping by, Erin. This recipe would be wonderful with blackberries, or our other favorite, peaches! Enjoy and let me know what how yours turns out!
SuziesView.com says
That looks great!!
Erin says
It's seriously good! When summertime berries come into season, it's the first thing I make! We just picked several pounds last weekend, so plenty to make a cobbler!!