Quick and Easy 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
3 ingredient blueberry cobbler! Doesn't that sound like a delicious dessert? Filled with fresh blueberries, lemon cake mix, and melted butter. I'm telling you all of these ingredients work together to create one mind-blowing, easy blueberry cobbler dumb cake recipe. The best part is that the prep time is little to nothing. Yep, that's right. Pop this delicious blueberry cobbler in the oven in a baking dish, of course, 🤣 and you're good to go! Now that we have that mouthwatering introduction to the delicious cobbler. Let's go ahead and make this sweet treat!
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Why You Will Love This 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
1. This 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler has 3 simple ingredients. It's also filled with fresh fruit or frozen berries, entirely up to you. You can go the homemade or easy route and make a simple recipe! The other ingredient is stick butter, and it has one which is a dry ingredient, and that's a box of yellow cake mix. This recipe is perfect to enjoy with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and a slight drizzle of caramel!
2. I like to call this my blueberry dump cake recipe. Because everything is so easy, all you have to do is dump the 1 to 2 cups of blueberries in the bottom of the pan of the pan. It's a good idea to let everything bake together for 30-35 minutes or until done.
3. Family gatherings will become even more fun for you and all of your special occasions or unexpected guests, for that matter. Why? Because this 3 ingredient blueberry cake is one of the easiest desserts you will ever make.
4. Beginner cook's friendly. If this is your first time making this 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler as a new cook, you definitely will be pleasantly surprised at how easily this recipe comes together. You will feel like Betty Crocker. 😊
Ingredients For 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
Fresh Berries- The blueberries are a primary key to ensuring the blueberry filling in this recipe turns out well. A few blueberries go a long way when added to your casserole dish. You can use frozen fruit, blueberries, or fresh to make this blueberry pix mix.
Butter- Use a stick of butter. Salted or unsalted butter. The butter will help bring flavor and crispness to the white cake mix.
Lemon Cake Mix- Dry cake mix will give you that crunchy blueberry crumble.
How To Make 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler?
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Next, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.Spread the blueberries evenly in the prepared baking dish.
2. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the blueberries.
3. Next, drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.Gently mix together. Add more butter and cake mix as needed.
4. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbly.
5. Lastly, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a side of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
6. Enjoy your easy 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler!
Substitutions
Fruit Cobblers- Fruit can be used in this 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler recipe. You can use peaches, apples, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, apricots, and apple cobbler, just to name a few. The possibilities are endless with this recipe.
Cake Mix- You can use several types of cake mix. My favorite is lemon, but you can use vanilla, white, or even pineapple!
Variations
Slow Cooker- This recipe does extremely well inside of your slow cooker. Simply follow the same instructions and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours until the top of the blueberries and cake mix becomes brown.
Sugarcoat- You can add a few teaspoons of granulated sugar over the top of the blueberries before completing the remaining steps.
Equipment
Mixing bowl, spatulas, and an oven-safe baking dish is all you will need in order to execute this recipe the proper way.
Storage
This 4 ingredient, blueberry cobbler, can be stored in an airtight container. You want to make sure that you have your cobbler stored well to avoid any refrigeration bacteria from getting in and to remain fresh. If you don't have an airtight, contain wrap in plastic wrap. Saran Wrap should do the job.
Warm Up
Oven- To warm up your cobbler in the oven, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place aluminum foil over the top of your oven-safe dish and allow it to warm for 15 to 20 minutes.
Microwave- Place in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove it from the microwave, and enjoy!
Air Fryer- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place 4 ingredient blueberry cobbler in, and allow to warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.
What To Serve With 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
Vanilla ice cream- Serve with your favorite ice cream.
Caramel Sauce- Drizzle a small amount over the top of your cobbler, and you are good to go.
Yogurt- If you want to go the healthier route, add Greek yogurt. This will work well with your 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler.
Whipped Cream- Add a few drizzles of caramel sauce to the top of your warm cobbler. Pure perfection is what you will have.
Lemon Zest- Adding some zesty lemon will bring in even more flavor and give your cobbler this tangy taste.
Nuts- walnuts, pecans, or even cashews. It will do the trick.
Questions
What makes cobbler gooey?
The gooey texture in a cobbler typically comes from the fruit filling and the thickened juices released during baking. The fruit releases its natural juices while baking, which combine with sugar, spices, and sometimes flour or cornstarch to create a thick, syrupy consistency. This syrupy mixture coats the fruit and creates a gooey texture in the cobbler.
Can I leave the blueberry cobbler out overnight?
It's generally not recommended to leave any perishable food, including blueberry cobbler, out at room temperature for an extended period, especially overnight. Leaving it out can allow bacteria to grow, increasing the risk of food-borne illnesses. It is best to refrigerate any leftovers promptly after serving.
3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh or Frozen blueberries
- 1 Lemon Box Cake Mix
- 2 Sticks Unsalted or Salted Butter Melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Next, grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.Spread the blueberries evenly in the prepared baking dish.4 cups Fresh or Frozen blueberries
- Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly over the blueberries.1 Lemon Box Cake Mix
- Next, drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.Gently mix together. Add more butter and cake mix as needed.2 Sticks Unsalted or Salted Butter
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbly.
- Lastly, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a side of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Last Updated on August 9, 2023 by Ronalyn Alston | Published: July 19, 2023
Quick, easy, and tasty! Thank you for sharing!