Strawberry Cobbler

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A super easy strawberry cobbler made from frozen strawberries cooked with sugar, cinnamon and vanilla then topped with a soft, sweet dough made from pantry staples.

A baked strawberry cobbler topped with golden biscuit dough and three scoops of vanilla ice cream in a round blue baking dish on a wooden table.

This easy Strawberry Cobbler is a simple, comforting dessert made with pantry staples. Sweet, juicy strawberries are cooked with cinnamon and vanilla, then topped with a soft, buttery dough that bakes to golden perfection. It's the perfect no-fuss dessert to serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of cream. If you're looking for another amazing dessert using frozen strawberries, why not try our Strawberry Panna Cotta? It's super easy to make, impressive to serve and delicious to eat.

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Ingredient notes:

Baking ingredients on a countertop including flour, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, milk, butter, vanilla extract, and a bag of dried strawberries.

Frozen strawberries: Convenient and available year-round, they create a rich, jammy filling.
Vanilla extract: You can use vanilla extract or vanilla essence like I did here - whatever is in your pantry is fine!
Cinnamon: Adds a gentle warmth that pairs beautifully with the sweet berries.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Preheat the oven to 190°C fan bake. Add the strawberries, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla essence to an ovenproof cast iron baking dish. Cook stirring on the stovetop until bubbling and the sugar has just dissolved.

Sliced strawberries coated with sugar and ground cinnamon in a white pan, ready to be cooked.

Sliced strawberries coated in sugar and sprinkled with flour in a mixing bowl, ready to be mixed or cooked.

Sprinkle over the flour and mix to combine. Set aside while you make the topping. To make the topping, melt the butter in a glass bowl in the microwave. Then add the flour, sugar and baking powder. Pour in the milk and fold together until combined.

A pot of cooked strawberries in syrup sits next to a bowl of uncooked dough on a gray countertop.

A round baking dish filled with cherry filling and topped with uneven dollops of biscuit dough, ready to be baked.

Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough evenly over the strawberries. Add a sprinkle of white sugar over the top of the dough pieces. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

A baked strawberry cobbler topped with two scoops of melting vanilla ice cream in a round dish, with fresh strawberries and a spoon nearby.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cream.

A bowl with strawberry cobbler and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, served with a spoon on a blue patterned plate; fresh strawberries are in the background.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I use other berries?

Of course! You can use raspberries, blueberries or mixed berries.

Can I make this gluten free?

Yes, simply swap the flour and baking powder for gluten free options of the same amount.

Can I prepare this ahead of time?

You can make the filling ahead, but add the topping just before baking for the best texture.

Storage:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. Best enjoyed fresh, but still delicious the next day.

Top tips:

Thawing the strawberries first helps them cook down faster and evenly.
If your fruit is very juicy, the teaspoon of flour helps thicken the filling nicely.
Don't worry about perfectly spreading the topping - rustic spoonfuls give that classic cobbler look.
A sprinkle of sugar on top creates a lovely crisp finish.

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Strawberry Cobbler

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

A super easy strawberry cobbler made from frozen strawberries cooked with sugar, cinnamon and vanilla then topped with a soft, sweet dough.

Ingredients

Strawberries

500 g frozen strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp plain flour

Topping

50g butter
¾ cup plain flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ cup milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C fan bake.
Add the strawberries, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla essence to an ovenproof cast iron baking dish. Cook stirring on the stovetop until bubbling and the sugar has just dissolved.
Sprinkle over the flour and mix to combine. Set aside while you make the topping.
To make the topping, melt the butter in a glass bowl in the microwave. Then add the flour, sugar and baking powder. Pour in the milk and fold together until combined.
Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough evenly over the strawberries. Add a sprinkle of white sugar over the top of the dough pieces.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cream.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 414Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 242mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 5gSugar: 29gProtein: 6g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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