Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler is a rich and comforting dessert filled with sweet juicy strawberries, pockets of creamy cream cheese, and a buttery golden topping. This easy baked dessert is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 8
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
Strawberry Filling
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen can also work.
- Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese blends smoothly into the filling.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the strawberry juices while baking.
- Butter: Creates a rich golden cobbler crust.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour melted butter into the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until combined.
- Pour batter evenly over the butter without stirring.
- Spoon strawberry mixture over the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture across the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 33g
Tips
- Do not stir the layers after adding them to the baking dish.
- Serve warm for the best creamy texture.
- Add extra strawberries for a fruitier cobbler.
- Vanilla ice cream pairs perfectly with this dessert.
Variations
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Add blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
Chocolate Strawberry Version
Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the batter.
Lemon Strawberry Cobbler
Add lemon zest for a bright citrus flavor.
Nutty Cobbler
Top with sliced almonds or pecans before baking.
Reduced Sugar Option
Use less sugar or a sugar substitute if preferred.