You haven’t truly experienced dessert until you’ve tried this cream cheese blackberry cobbler. Fresh blackberries bake into a cake-like batter studded with cubes of rich cream cheese, creating a wonderfully creamy and flavorful treat. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Delicious Cake-Like Cobbler
Cobblers are comforting, versatile desserts that can be sweet or savory. This cream cheese blackberry version elevates the classic by combining a tender, cake-like batter with pockets of cream cheese and juicy berries. The contrast of crumbly batter, creamy cheese, and tart blackberries makes each bite satisfying and memorable.
Enjoy it as is or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s easy to make and perfect for gatherings or a simple family dessert.
Why You’ll Love It
- Easy to customize with different fruits or toppings.
- Ideal for warm-weather fruit or any time you want a homestyle dessert.
- Minimal prep and straightforward steps—great for beginner bakers.
- The combination of cream cheese, cake-like batter, and berries is irresistible.
Made with Simple Ingredients
- Butter: unsalted, used to prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- All-purpose flour: creates a light, tender batter.
- Sugar: granulated sugar sweetens the batter and helps form a golden crust.
- Baking powder: gives the cobbler its light, cake-like rise.
- Salt: balances and enhances the flavors.
- Whole milk: adds richness and smoothness to the batter.
- Cream cheese: cut into cubes and scattered throughout for creamy bites.
- Blackberries: fresh or frozen work—add tart, juicy flavor.
How to Make Cream Cheese Blackberry Cobbler
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray and add the stick of butter. Place the dish in the oven while it preheats so the butter melts.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until combined.
Add Milk
Stir in ¾ cup whole milk until the batter is the consistency of pancake batter.
In a separate bowl, toss 3 cups blackberries with 1 tablespoon sugar.
Assemble + Bake
Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the batter into it. Scatter 8 oz. cubed cream cheese evenly over the batter, then spoon the sugared blackberries on top. Bake for 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Serve + Enjoy
Allow the cobbler to cool slightly, then serve warm. It’s delicious on its own or topped with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
FAQs
Add 1–2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the berries before baking to thicken the filling. Mixing the cornstarch with a little sugar and lemon juice helps create a glossy, thick sauce. Let the filling bubble in the oven before serving for best results.
Yes—rinse blackberries briefly under cold water to remove dirt. Be sure to dry them thoroughly; excess moisture can make the cobbler soggy.
Absolutely. Substitute or combine fruits like blueberries, raspberries, peaches, or apples. Adjust the sugar to suit the sweetness of the fruit you choose.
More of our Favorite…
Cream Cheese Desserts
- Cream Cheese Cherry Dump Cake
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
- Cream Cheese Brownies
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
- Cream Cheese Stuffed Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Storage
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To reheat, warm the cobbler covered in an oven-safe dish at 350°F until heated through, or reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Cream Cheese Blackberry Cobbler
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Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (~1 stick)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
- 3 cups blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×11-inch baking dish with cooking spray and place the butter in the dish to melt while the oven heats.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk and whisk until the batter is smooth and the consistency of pancake batter.
- Toss the blackberries with 1 tablespoon sugar in a separate bowl.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the batter into it. Scatter the cream cheese cubes evenly over the batter, then spoon the berries on top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Tips & Notes
- Fresh or frozen berries both work. If using frozen, do not thaw before baking to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 29 g,
Protein: 5 g,
Fat: 22 g,
Fiber: 3 g,
Sugar: 17 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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