Strawberry Cobbler
This fresh strawberry cobbler recipe is an easy dessert and only has a few staple ingredients. It’s made with sweet strawberries baked in a soft, fluffy, buttery dough.
This strawberry cobbler recipe is one of my favorite desserts when we have fresh strawberries in the fridge. I use easy-to-find ingredients like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, milk, butter, and of course, strawberries. The crust is cake-like, kind of like a sweet biscuit. The filling gets syrupy, a little jammy, and it’s so good!
It takes me about 10 minutes or so to slice the berries and another 5 or 10 to mix the batter. The prep is really easy. The rest of the time the cobbler is in the oven. You’ll have a warm strawberry cobbler on the table in no time at all. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for the most decadent dessert.
Kim’s Tips for the Best Cobbler
- Macerate the strawberries: Macerating simply means tossing the diced strawberries with sugar and letting them sit for 15 to 30 minutes before baking. The sugar pulls out the natural juices that give you a jammier filling. Drain off any excess liquid before scooping the berries over the batter to keep the cobbler from getting watery.
- Using frozen strawberries: Fresh berries give the best texture, but frozen will work in a pinch. Thaw them completely, drain off the extra liquid, and pat them dry before macerating. Otherwise, they’ll release too much water and the cobbler will be soupy.
Ingredients
For the Strawberries
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar, adjust based on sweetness of berries
For the Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the diced strawberries with the sugar. Let them sit for 15 to 30 minutes to draw out some of the juices.3 cups fresh strawberries1 cup granulated sugar
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and lightly grease a 2-quart or 11 x 8.5-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, milk, melted butter, and baking powder until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar⅔ cup whole milk½ cup unsalted butter1 teaspoon baking powder
- Use a slotted spoon to scoop the strawberries over the batter. Don’t stir. Leave the excess liquid behind in the bowl so the cobbler doesn’t turn watery.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the cobbler rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Fresh strawberries work best for this recipe. If using frozen strawberries, thaw them completely, drain off the extra liquid, and pat them dry before mixing with the sugar.
- Taste the strawberries before adding the sugar. If they’re already sweet, reduce the sugar slightly.
- Don’t stir the strawberries into the batter. The batter rises up around the fruit as it bakes.
- If using a glass baking dish, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and add 10 to 15 minutes to the bake time. Tent with foil if the top browns before the center is done.
- Letting the cobbler rest gives the filling time to settle. If you scoop it straight from the oven, it may look runnier than it actually is.
- Store leftover strawberry cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Freeze individual servings or the whole cobbler for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
How to Make Strawberry Cobbler Step-by-Step
Mix together the strawberries and sugar, then set aside for a few minutes.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, milk, butter, and baking powder. Pour into a lightly greased, 2-quart baking dish.
Carefully spoon the strawberries over the batter, making sure to leave excess liquid in the bowl.
Bake at 375ºF for about 40 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.
This cobbler seems to be super simple and delicious…would surely give it a try. It might come in handy for showing off my cooking skills (which I actually have very little) when guests come over : )…thanks
Since I’ve just got a bushel of berries, this recipe rocks! I will be substituting the flour as my son is GF, but I can’t wait to make it for dessert tonight!
What a great way to use all this strawberries we get in a strawberry season . My kids will love it!
Looks delicious & I’m not even a big fan of cobbler!
It has nice look !! I love the strawberry !! Thank you !!
Oh my! This sure looks delicious, thanks for sharing the recipes.
Woah, I am totally going to make this over the weekend! I love love love strawberries and am always looking for ways to incorporate them into dessert