Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Strawberry Cobbler 5.0 (2) Tender, buttery biscuits and jammy strawberries are a match made in heaven. Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 8 Jump to recipe Our easy strawberry cobbler is the perfect dish for peak-season strawberries. It takes less than 20 minutes to make the filling and topping. From there, the oven does all the work, transforming the strawberries into a juicy, jammy base for the tender, buttery biscuit topping. The ingredient list for this simple dessert is straightforward—you likely have most of what you’ll need already—and the result is greater than the sum of its parts, especially when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some homemade whipped cream. Bring this summery stunner to a potluck or barbecue, or just whip it up any time you have strawberries to spare. Crisp, Crumble, Cobbler, and Buckle: Here's the Lowdown on These Easy Fruit Desserts Credit: Jake Sternquist 3 Tips for a Perfect Cobbler Don't skimp on the starch: One-third of a cup of cornstarch might seem like a lot, but when you're working with a watery fruit like strawberries, it's crucial to use enough of thickener for all that liquid. Using too little starch—whether it's cornstarch, flour, or arrowroot—will result in a loose, watery filling instead of the jammy, luscious consistency we're aiming for here. Use cold butter: Working cold butter into the dry ingredients is key for a tender, biscuity topping. Those little bits of butter will melt in the hot oven, creating steam that will form pockets of flaky deliciousness. Overworking the mixture or using butter that's too warm can cause the topping to bake up tough. Let it cool: As tempting as it may be to serve the cobbler straight from the oven, it's essential to let it cool for about an hour. This will allow time for the filling to set up and become scoopable, not loose and runny. How to Hull Strawberries Whether you're making this cobbler, whipping up a fruit salad, or prepping strawberries for jam, you'll want to hull, or remove the stems, first. You can do this by slicing the top off each berry with a knife, or using the tip of the knife to cut around the stem before popping out the hull (it should leave a cone-shaped indent in the fruit). You can also use a straw to push straight through the berry—beginning at the bottom—until the hull comes out. How to measure flour accurately: It is vital to measure flour correctly for baking recipes. We always recommend spooning it into a measuring cup from the container rather than scooping the cup directly into the container. Scooping can cause the flour to pack too tightly in the cup, which can throw off the amount that ends up in your bowl. Directions Credit: Jake Sternquist Preheat oven, line baking sheet, and mix berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon: Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in middle and bottom. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place on bottom rack to catch any juices that might bubble over. Stir together berries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice and transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Credit: Jake Sternquist Mix dry ingredients; then mix dough: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the largest pieces are the size of small peas. Add cream, and use a fork to incorporate, stirring until a soft sticky dough forms. Credit: Jake Sternquist Credit: Jake Sternquist Dollop dough over fruit; brush with cream and top with sugar: Dollop dough over filling, dividing evenly into 9 pieces. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Credit: Jake Sternquist Bake, cool, and serve: Bake until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbling in the center, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool at least 1 hour before serving. Serve warm or room temperature with a scoop of ice cream or drizzled with heavy cream, if desired. Credit: Jake Sternquist How to Store Leftover Cobbler If you find yourself with leftover cobbler, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover the baking dish loosely with foil and pop into a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is warm throughout. What to Serve With Strawberry Cobbler While delicious on its own, any fruit cobbler is better when topped with a rich, creamy component, whether it be ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream. If you're opting for ice cream, go for classic vanilla or lean even more heavily into berry season and pair your cobbler with a scoop of Martha's strawberry ice cream. 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