Fresh Strawberry Cobbler (Quick & Easy)

This simple strawberry cobbler (or any cobbler) is one of those dessert recipes I make whenever I’m hosting or when I need to prep a dessert in advance. I love that I can assemble everything ahead of time, leave it in the fridge, and then bake it right before serving. There’s just something about warm cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on top — it’s always a hit.

If you have fresh strawberries, you should definitely make this fresh strawberry cobbler recipe. But — in case you have peaches, cherries, blackberries, or apples, I’ve got you covered with those fruit cobblers, too! If you’re brand new to cobblers and are looking to join in, start on any of these and you’ll see how insanely good cobbler is!

How to Make Quick Strawberry Cobbler

This easy strawberry cobbler recipe comes together so quickly and uses simple ingredients. Get ready for a juicy, sweet, and slightly tart fresh strawberry filling with a flakey, flour-based butter biscuit crust. Let’s go!

• Make the filling: In a medium bowl, wash and slice the strawberries evenly. Combine the sliced strawberries with the remaining filling ingredients. If you like a hint of cinnamon, add in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.
• Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Cut in the cold butter: Cut or grate cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients and combine until the mixture is crumbly. A cheese grater makes it so easy to keep the butter cold while grating!
• Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
• Stir wet and dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry crumble mixture and stir to combine.
• Fill the baking dish with filling: Place the sliced strawberry filling in the bottom of a baking pan.
• Add the topping: Coat the filling with spoonfuls of dough, then sprinkle with extra sugar.
• Bake and serve: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F uncovered until the top is crisp and golden brown. Enjoy the warm strawberry cobbler with your favorite ice cream!

Pointers for the Best Strawberry Cobbler

You’ll undoubtedly have the best tasting cobbler in town when you follow these tips!

• Use fresh or frozen strawberries: Fresh berries release an exquisite juice as they bake, but also retain the perfect texture without becoming too mushy. In a pinch, you can use frozen strawberries, but make sure to thaw them fully and drain the extra juices. Avoid using canned fruit or canned filling or the cobbler may become very gummy.
• Opt for a 9-inch baking pan: For this recipe, I use a 9-inch baking pan or my favorite cast iron skillet. Avoid going with anything smaller as it may be too much cobbler for your baking dish!
• Cut strawberries evenly: For even baking, make sure to cut the strawberries into even slices.
• Add cornstarch (if needed): If you see that your fruit is extra ripe and juicy (or you’re using frozen strawberries), add more cornstarch to compensate for the extra liquid.
• Use cold ingredients: Make sure the butter, flour, and buttermilk are as cold as possible. This guarantees the cobbler topping is flaky. If you use soft or melted butter, the biscuit topping will not be flaky!
• Avoid overcrowding the topping: Leave space between the spoonfuls of the biscuit topping to allow steam to escape the filling when baking. If the steam can’t escape, you may have a soggy or mushy cobbler!
• Check temperature for readiness: With cobbler, it can be hard to know if it is fully cooked since you can’t see inside. For a fool-proof method of checking doneness, insert a thermometer at the center of the cobbler. When the filling has reached 200°F, it’s ready.

Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Tips

Strawberry cobbler is the best dessert to prepare ahead but enjoy fresh out of the oven. It’s simple to store and quick to reheat. The question is- will you have any left over to store and reheat?

• Making ahead: Prepare the cobbler several hours ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Your dinner guests will be amazed at how easily you are able to have a hot dessert ready.
• Refrigerator: To keep cobbler fresh for up to three days, place room temperature leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep in mind, the cobbler texture may change each day as the filling continues to release moisture.
• Reheating: Strawberry cobbler can be enjoyed again cold or hot. If you like it warm, reheat it in the oven at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.

More Strawberry Desserts

• Strawberry Cake Roll – Rolled up sponge cake with a strawberry filling
• Strawberry Galette – A rustic pie that is delicious and nearly effortless to make
• Grandma’s Strawberry Scones – Scones with fresh strawberries
• Strawberry Jello Cake – The easiest no-bake dessert
• Homemade Healthy Popsicles – Homemade popsicles using your favorite fruits

Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Cobbler (Quick & Easy)

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Servings

6 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This fresh strawberry cobbler recipe is a great way to use up sweet strawberries in an easy, quick way. Make sure to have ice cream ready for the ultimate topping!

Ingredients

Strawberry Cobbler Filling

• 4 cups fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Cobbler Topping

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour cold
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter very cold
• 1 cup buttermilk cold
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar for the topping

US Units – Metric

Instructions

Cobbler Filling

• Clean and slice strawberries into bite sized pieces. Place them in a bowl with the remaining filling ingredients. Stir to combine, set aside.
  

Cobbler Topping

• In a medium size bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients.
  
• Grate or cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Combine until the mixture is crumbly.
  
• In a separate dish, combine the buttermilk with the vanilla extract. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine everything together.
  
• Place the strawberry filling on the bottom of a 9 inch pan.
  
• Place 6-8 spoonfuls of dough on top. Sprinkle with 3 tbsp of sugar.
  
• Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve immediately with your favorite ice cream.
  

Nutrition Facts

Fresh Strawberry Cobbler (Quick & Easy)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 45mg15%

Sodium 193mg8%

Potassium 392mg11%

Carbohydrates 78g26%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 47g52%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 550IU11%

Vitamin C 57mg69%

Calcium 137mg14%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.