Description
This Perfect Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring fresh strawberries baked under a tender, buttery batter with creamy dollops of cream cheese. Bursting with fruity sweetness and a luscious texture, it makes an ideal treat served warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Batter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to ensure the cobbler doesn’t stick.
- Prepare Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with ½ cup of granulated sugar. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes to release their natural juices, enhancing the flavor and creating a sweet syrup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining ½ cup granulated sugar until evenly combined to form the dry base for the batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently until you achieve a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Assemble Batter: Spread the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish, creating an even layer that will cook into the cobbler topping.
- Add Strawberries and Cream Cheese: Spoon the sugared strawberries along with their juices evenly over the batter. Next, scatter the cubed cream cheese evenly across the strawberry layer to add bursts of creamy richness.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown, the strawberries are bubbling, and the cream cheese has softened and melted slightly into creamy pockets.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cobbler topping tender and light.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw them first and drain any excess liquid to avoid a soggy texture.
- Place your baking dish on a lined baking sheet to catch any bubbling juices and prevent oven mess.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg over the strawberries for extra warm spice notes.
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