Description
This Strawberry Cobbler recipe combines fresh strawberries with a luscious lemon-infused sauce and a buttery biscuit topping baked to golden perfection. It’s a quick and easy dessert perfect for showcasing summer berries with a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Strawberry Sauce
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 Tablespoons cold butter, diced
Biscuit Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9-inch round or square baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Make the Strawberry Sauce: In a heavy-duty saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/2 cup white sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and fold in the sliced strawberries gently to coat them without breaking the fruit.
- Assemble the Base: Pour the strawberry mixture into the buttered baking dish and dot the surface evenly with the diced cold butter to add richness to the sauce as it bakes.
- Prepare the Biscuit Topping: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 tablespoon white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cream: Stir the heavy cream into the flour mixture just until combined to form a thick batter that will become the cobbler topping.
- Top the Strawberries: Evenly sprinkle the biscuit topping over the strawberry sauce in the baking dish, covering the fruit completely.
- Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, or until the biscuit topping turns a golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling.
- Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving warm. Optionally, pair it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the biscuit topping to keep it light and crumbly.
- Butter the baking dish thoroughly to ensure easy serving.
- The cobbler is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated gently.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, although the topping may be less rich.
