This luxurious Double Berry Mascarpone Cobbler combines sweet strawberries and tart blueberries with a creamy mascarpone-enriched biscuit topping that bakes up golden and tender. The mascarpone adds an irresistible richness to the cobbler crust while the mixed berries create a jammy, bubbling filling that's perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy.
9x13-inch baking dish or similar 3-quart baking dish
Large mixing bowl
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk
Pastry cutter or fork for cutting in butter
Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Berry Filling
3cupsfresh strawberriesabout 450g, hulled and halved
2cupsfresh blueberriesabout 300g
3/4cupgranulated sugar150g
3tablespoonscornstarch24g
2tablespoonslemon juicefreshly squeezed
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4teaspoonsalt
For the Mascarpone Topping
2cupsall-purpose flour250g
1/3cupgranulated sugar65g
1tablespoonbaking powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupcold unsalted butter115g, cut into small cubes
8ouncesmascarpone cheese225g, at room temperature
1/2cupwhole milk120ml, cold
1teaspoonvanilla extract
For Topping
2tablespoonscoarse sugaror turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Toss gently until berries are evenly coated, then pour into prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into flour mixture and stir gently just until a shaggy dough forms.
Drop spoonfuls of dough over the berry filling, leaving small gaps for steam to escape. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the topping.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and berry filling is bubbling around the edges. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Fresh or frozen berries work equally well - if using frozen, do not thaw and add 5-10 minutes to baking time.
Mascarpone can be substituted with cream cheese for a tangier flavor, though the texture will be slightly different.
The cobbler topping doesn't need to cover all the berries - gaps allow the fruit to bubble through and caramelize.
For extra richness, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
The berry filling can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before adding topping and baking.
Coarse or turbinado sugar on top adds a delightful crunch, but regular granulated sugar works in a pinch.
Other berry combinations work well too - try raspberries with blueberries or a triple berry mix.
Don't overmix the cobbler dough - a few lumps are fine and will result in a more tender topping.
For easier cleanup, place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any berry juices that bubble over.