This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler is a classic Southern-style dessert made with fresh strawberries, a buttery batter, and pockets of creamy cream cheese. As it bakes, the batter rises around the fruit, creating a golden, lightly crisp topping with a soft, fruity center. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for sharing.
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- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- What You’ll Need
- How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
- Tips for Best Results
- Storage
- FAQs
- Recipe Card
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect balance of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake flavor
- No mixer required
- Old-fashioned dessert that never goes out of style
- Great for holidays, potlucks, and family dinners
What You’ll Need to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
- Butter
- Egg
- Milk
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Fresh strawberries
- Cream cheese
How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter and pour it into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
Pour the batter directly over the melted butter. Do not stir.
Arrange the strawberries evenly over the batter. Sprinkle the cream cheese pieces over the strawberries.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Tips for Best Results
- Do not stir the batter and butter layers
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for best flavor
- Cut cream cheese into small cubes for even distribution
- Let the cobbler rest 10 minutes before serving
Storage
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm
- Freezing is not recommended due to the cream cheese
FAQs
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but thaw and drain them well before using.
Can I use other fruit?
Yes, peaches, blueberries, or a berry mix work well.
Why didn’t my crust rise?
Make sure your baking powder is fresh and the oven fully preheated.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 quarts whole strawberries, capped and washed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter and pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk egg, milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour batter over butter without stirring.
- Add strawberries and cream cheese pieces.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.