Irresistible Blueberry Streusel Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Blueberry Streusel Cobbler

Description: Dive into the luscious flavors of this Blueberry Streusel Cobbler, where juicy blueberries meet a buttery, crumbly topping. If you’re using frozen blueberries, there’s no need to defrost them beforehand—this keeps the batter from becoming too blue! For a lighter touch, opt for fat-free or low-fat sweetened condensed milk instead of the full-fat variety.

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• For the Cobbler:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 lemon, rind grated
  • 3/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

• For the Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup biscuit mix
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

• For the Blueberry Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Prepare the Blueberries: In a medium bowl, gently mix the blueberries with the sweetened condensed milk and the grated lemon rind. Set this aside to let the flavors meld together.

3. Make the Cobbler Base: In a large bowl, cut 3/4 cup of the butter into 1 1/2 cups of biscuit mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the blueberry mixture until everything is well combined.

4. Assemble and Bake: Spread the blueberry batter evenly in a greased 9-inch square baking pan.

5. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of biscuit mix with 1/2 cup of sugar. Cut in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in the chopped nuts if using.

6. Add the Topping: Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cobbler batter.

7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cobbler is bubbly.

8. Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. It’s fantastic on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For an extra touch, drizzle with homemade blueberry sauce.

To Make the Blueberry Sauce:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Gradually add 1 cup of water, stirring constantly to combine.

2. Cook the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens.

3. Add Blueberries: Stir in 1 cup of blueberries and continue cooking until the blueberries are heated through and the sauce is thickened.

4. Serve: Drizzle the warm blueberry sauce over each serving of cobbler or enjoy it on the side.

Enjoy this delightful dessert at your next gathering or as a sweet treat anytime you crave a comforting, fruity delight! 🍇🍰