Fresh Strawberry Cobbler (Printable)
Classic comfort dessert with sweet strawberries and buttery golden biscuit topping, ideal for spring and summer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Filling
01 - 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cobbler Topping
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Serving
13 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until strawberries are evenly coated.
03 - Pour the strawberry mixture into a 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
05 - Add cubed cold butter to the flour mixture. 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 the fruit to peek through.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling around the edges.
09 - Let cool slightly for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The bubbling fruit filling creates its own sweet sauce underneath that golden crust
- Its forgiving enough for beginners but impressive enough for company
02 -
- Cold butter is what makes the topping flaky so pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes if your kitchen is warm
- Overmixing the dough makes it tough so stop as soon as the milk is incorporated
03 -
- Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any fruit bubbling over
- Leftovers reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes taste almost as good as fresh