This Strawberry Cobbler is deliciously sweet and decadent. The golden-brown biscuit crust and luscious berries make a beautiful summer dessert that’s super easy to put together.
For more fruity recipes, try this yummy strawberry bundt cake and fresh berry parfait.
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Recipe Details
I love this Strawberry Cobbler recipe because it’s perfect for using all those super ripe strawberries that are in the stores and markets during summer. This simple recipe is great for serving at barbecues, picnics, or just after dinner with the family.
- TASTE: Made with syrupy, sweet ripe strawberries, this cobbler has a buttery, decadent biscuit top that is delicious.
- TEXTURE: The biscuit topping is flaky and moist and the strawberries soft and tender. Add in the thick syrup and this dessert is addictively good.
- TIME: This recipe will take just over an hour.
- EASE: The easy prep makes this homemade cobbler a fun go-to recipe when you need a sweet treat for a warm summer evening.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries- Choose strawberries that are plump and red since they don’t ripen after picking. The size of the berry doesn’t matter, but look for ones with bright green caps.
- Buttermilk- This adds both a tangy flavor and air to the biscuit dough. It’s a great leavening ingredient to pair with the baking powder.
- Cornstarch- This will thicken the natural juices of the strawberries when they’re mixed with sugar. The syrup that results is so yummy.
- Butter- This is essential to a delicious cobbler crust. The flakiness of the biscuit dough is thanks to the cold butter.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute different fruit- This cobbler is delicious with most fruit, so if you don’t have any strawberries, you can sub blueberries, blackberries, or even make it a peach cobbler.
- Make it gluten-free- You can substitute gluten-free flour for AP flour. Just ensure that your ratios are correct when substituting to get the right consistency.
- Add lime- Adding lime juice and zest will give your homemade cobbler a slightly tart-sweet flavor that is so refreshing!
- Make it dairy-free- Make this recipe with plant-based butter and make your own dairy-free buttermilk. Just combine 1/2 cup almond milk with 1/2 Tbsp. white vinegar, and then wait a few minutes.
How to Make Strawberry Cobbler
- Prepare the strawberries. Rinse and slice the strawberries and put them in a large bowl.
- Add in the filling ingredients. Add the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well. Then put the filling in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the filling. Place the pie dish in the oven and bake it for 20 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Start making the biscuit crust. In another bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or by hand, cut through the butter.
- Add the buttermilk. Pour the buttermilk into the bowl and use a wooden spoon to mix everything together.
- Scoop out the biscuits. Scoop the biscuit dough and place it on top of the baked strawberries.
- Bake. Brush the top of the strawberry cobbler with melted butter and sprinkle some coarse sugar on top. Bake it at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35-40 minutes. Serve warm.
Pro Tip: Use a medium-sized cookie scoop to scoop out the biscuit dough because it makes it so much easier to evenly distribute this sticky dough.
Recipe Tips
- Use cold butter- Cold butter is a must for the biscuit dough to come together. It will create flaky layers in the dough, and also be easier to cube.
- Don’t use canned fruit- While frozen fruit that is thawed can be used instead of fresh strawberries, canned fruit is too syrupy and soft, leading to a gooey, gummy cobbler.
- Bake the sugar and fruit first- Don’t be in a rush to put everything together. First baking the fruit will help it break down and release juices that create a sweet syrup.
- Brush with melted butter- This step adds a lovely brown color to the top of your Strawberry Cobbler. It also helps the coarse sugar stick, which is another great touch.
FAQs
Strawberry cobbler is baked uncovered. This allows the top to brown nicely and get a little crisp. But the biscuit topping is still soft and flaky and the gooey center with its ripe berries is the perfect match.
While both a cobbler and a crumble are pastries baked with fresh fruit inside, a cobbler has a pie crust or biscuit topping and a crumble has a streusel topping, usually made with flour, butter, and sugar.
Serving Suggestions
This Strawberry Cobbler is the quintessential summer dessert. You can serve it with so many other treats at picnics, barbecues, or with your afternoon coffee.
- Ice Cream: Top your cobbler with a scoop of ice cream, like vanilla, strawberry, or try this Easy Ube Ice Cream.
- Toppings: Add cinnamon whipped cream, Chantilly Cream, fresh fruit, or homemade Strawberry Jam (no pectin) to a slice of this cobbler.
- Pies: Serve it with other fruit desserts, such as Homemade Apple Pie, Simple Cherry Pie, Peach Cobbler (VIDEO), or Blueberry Pie (Video).
- Drinks: Enjoy this summer treat with a Iced Caramel Macchiato, Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat), or Mandarin Banana Smoothie.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: This homemade Strawberry Cobbler can keep for a few hours at room temperature with a plastic-wrap covering. Or store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Storing: You can store this dessert in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered. However, the biscuit crust will become soggy as it sits, so try to eat it the day of or freeze it.
Freeze: Once it’s cooled, cover the cobbler with foil and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. You can freeze it for about 6 months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and warm it in the oven before serving.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Strawberry Cobbler
Ingredients
For the strawberries
- 4 cups strawberries chopped
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the biscuit topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Rinse and slice 4 cups of fresh strawberries and add them to a large bowl.
- Then add 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix it all together and place into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar, then add 1/4 cup of cubed unsalted butter.
- Cut through the butter using your hands or a pastry cutter.
- Now pour in 1/2 cup of buttermilk and mix it with a wooden spoon.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, dollop scoops of the dough on top of the baked strawberries.
- Brush the cobbler dough with 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 370°F for about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
Notes
- Use cold butter- Cold butter is a must for the biscuit dough to come together. It will create flaky layers in the dough, and also be easier to cube.
- Don’t use canned fruit- While frozen fruit that is thawed can be used instead of fresh strawberries, canned fruit is too syrupy and soft, leading to a gooey, gummy cobbler.
- You can freeze this cobbler. Once it’s cooled, cover it with foil and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. You can freeze it for about 3 months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and warm it in the oven before serving.
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