Fresh Strawberry Cobbler (Printable)
Classic dessert featuring fresh strawberries baked beneath a golden, tender biscuit topping.
# What You Need:
→ Strawberry Filling
01 - 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cobbler Topping
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Serving
13 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until the strawberries are evenly coated.
03 - Pour the strawberry mixture into a 9-inch (23-cm) baking dish and spread evenly.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Add cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined; do not overmix.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the strawberries, leaving some gaps for fruit to peek through.
08 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the strawberries are bubbling.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The biscuits stay tender and light, never heavy or doughy like some cobblers get
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all afternoon on it
- That moment when the hot fruit bubbles up through the golden topping is pure magic
02 -
- Dont skip the cooling time. I know its tempting to dive right in, but the fruit filling needs those minutes to thicken up slightly.
- If your strawberries are super sweet, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup. Tart berries need the full amount.
03 -
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the dough before baking for extra crunch and sparkle
- Mix berries or add sliced rhubarb in spring for wonderful flavor variations