3 Ingredient Frozen Fruit Cobbler (No Butter)

If you’re craving a sweet dessert but short on time, this 3 Ingredient Frozen Fruit Cobbler is the recipe for you.

Perfect for new bakers looking to get a fun recipe under their belt or for anyone who has a late-night sweet snack attack.

I love this recipe because it’s only 3 ingredients, it comes together in minutes, it’s lower in fat than other 3 ingredient cobblers, and you can serve it warm or cold!

Easy 3 Ingredient Frozen Fruit Cobbler Recipe

This recipe is unique to the other three-ingredient cobbler recipes. Like my Easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Peach Cobbler and Slow Cooker Apple Blueberry Cobbler that contains melted butter to make the recipe, this fruit cobbler doesn’t.

Also, I thought I’d throw this in here, if you’re interested in knowing the difference between a cobbler, crisp and betty is, or, what the heck a pandowdy is, I wrote a quick article explaining the difference between all of those to read at your convenience!

Ingredients and Substitutions

When I told my neighbor about this cobbler recipe, she jokingly called me a cheater because it only uses 3 ingredients and not the usual long list if items. You’ll only need three simple ingredients:

• Frozen fruit: I used frozen peaches and strawberries, but any type works. The only fruit I haven’t used is frozen bananas because I think the texture would be a little odd in the final dessert. Remember, no need to thaw the fruit. It’s straight from the freezer into the baking dish!
• Boxed cake mix: Yellow or white cake mix is perfect here, but you can try other flavors. I especially like using Vanilla Pecan Cake Mix because it has the added nuts in the mix.
• Lemon Lime Soda: This is the secret ingredient of this recipe. Instead of adding butter and making the cobbler higher in fat, the soda reacts with the cake mix and makes it a perfect topping for the fruit. Feel free to use a different, fruity-flavored soda or a plain club soda will do the trick.

How to Make This Frozen Fruit Cobbler, Step by Step

1. PREP STEP: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease (or spray) the baking dish.
2. FRUIT LAYER: Spread frozen fruit evenly in a baking dish. Don’t worry about thawing first, it’s not necessary.
3. CAKE MIX LAYER: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit.
4. SODA LAYER: Drizzle the soda over the fruit cake and fruit. You’ll see it fizz up and then it will die down.
5. BAKING TIME: Bake for 45- 55 minutes or until the fruit is cooked through and the top is golden.

*****All the recipe specifics along with tips and notes will be in the printable recipe card below.

Serving and Storing

Once out of the oven, let the three-ingredient cobbler sit for 5 minutes before serving. Today I served this cobbler with strawberry ice cream, but you can also serve this easy fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream is also nice.

For some extra decadence, try drizzling a bit of caramel sauce or strawberry sauce over the top.

This 3 ingredient cobbler is delicious served both warm or cold!

Once cooled, you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze the cobbler, make sure it’s completely cool, then wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

FAQ

Can I use fresh fruit instead of frozen?
Yes, but keep in mind that frozen fruit will take longer to bake in the oven, so if you use fresh fruit, the baking time will have to be adjusted to half.

What can I serve with this cobbler?
Ice cream or whipped topping (even from a can!) makes a perfect pairing. You can also enjoy it plain—it’s delicious enough on its own!

It will take the craziness out of your day, satiate that sweet craving, and give you something to bribe the kids with when it comes to them doing their chores. Haha! 

If you’re looking for a few other easy desserts to make, check out this incredibly delicious Spiced Caramel Apple Crisp or/and this crazy easy Slow Cooker Cherry Chocolate Cake!! 

Honestly, there’s no cheating here, it’s just being easy on yourself, which you know you deserve. Thanks for stopping by The Salty Pot, and Enjoy!

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