Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
A comforting Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler that combines juicy strawberries with a creamy topping beneath a buttery, flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Set aside to macerate for about 15 minutes.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a bowl, then mix in the flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Add dollops of cream cheese and top with the macerated strawberries and their juices. Pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Consider variations like adding blueberries or nuts for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cobbler, strawberry, dessert, cream cheese, nostalgia, baking