Mixed Berry Cobbler Mug (Printable)

A single-serve dessert with juicy mixed berries topped by a golden, tender cobbler crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Berries

01 - 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)

→ Cobbler Batter

02 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

09 - 1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar or brown sugar

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (12 to 14 fluid ounces).
02 - Place mixed berries into the mug; chop larger berries into bite-sized pieces if needed.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms.
05 - Pour batter evenly over the berries in the mug without stirring.
06 - Sprinkle coarse sugar or brown sugar on top if desired.
07 - Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until the top is set and berries are bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool for 2 minutes before serving warm; optionally serve with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for delivery and tastes like you actually tried.
  • You can eat it straight from the mug with no guilt about portion sizes because it is the portion.
  • Frozen berries work just as well as fresh, so you never need to plan ahead.
02 -
  • Do not stir the batter into the berries or you will end up with purple sludge instead of layers.
  • If your mug is too small, the batter will erupt like a volcano and coat the inside of your microwave in sticky berry lava.
  • Microwaving too long turns the topping rubbery, so check it early and add time in 10 second bursts.
03 -
  • Use a clear mug so you can watch the berries bubble and know exactly when to stop the microwave.
  • If the top looks done but the center is still wet, microwave in 10 second intervals instead of guessing.
  • Let the mug cool on a folded towel, not directly on the counter, so it doesn't crack from the heat.
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