Description
Indulge in the best Easy Fresh Strawberry Cobbler, featuring juicy, sweet strawberries beneath a fluffy, golden topping. This simple recipe guarantees a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for fruit)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, but recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Prepare Fruit Filling: In a large bowl, gently combine sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make Cobbler Topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Add Liquid to Topping: Gradually stir in the milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be shaggy.
- Assemble Cobbler: Spoon tablespoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the strawberry mixture, leaving some gaps between the spoonfuls for the fruit to bubble through.
- Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.
- Cool: Let cool for at least 20-30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins