Fresh Strawberry Cobbler (Printable Version)

Fresh strawberries bubbling beneath a golden, tender biscuit crust. A classic comforting dessert for warm weather gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Toss gently until strawberries are evenly coated.
03 - Pour strawberry mixture into a 9-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
04 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Add cubed butter to dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender topping.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of batter evenly over strawberries, leaving gaps for fruit to show through.
08 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and strawberry filling is bubbling.
09 - Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The biscuits stay tender underneath while developing this incredible golden crust on top
  • Fresh strawberries transform into something jammy and concentrated without losing their bright flavor
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all afternoon making it
02 -
  • Cold butter is absolutely nonnegotiable here, warm butter creates tough biscuits instead of tender ones
  • That bubbling you hear in the last 10 minutes of baking is exactly what you want, dont pull it out early
03 -
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar over the biscuits before baking for extra crunch and sparkle
  • Butter your baking dish even though the recipe doesnt call for it, makes cleanup so much easier

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