Best Strawberry Cobbler

This strawberry cobbler is another treasured recipe I learned from my grandma, who has a true gift for making unforgettable desserts. It’s incredibly easy to prepare—packed with sweet, juicy strawberries and finished with a buttery, golden-brown biscuit topping. With simple steps and quality ingredients, it delivers the warm, authentic flavor of a classic homemade treat.

I love creating quick, easy recipes that keep things simple while still delivering big, bold flavor. This classic strawberry cobbler is exactly that. It uses basic pantry ingredients and requires no special tools, making it effortless for anyone to whip up at home. The combination of sweet strawberries, syrupy filling, and tender, flaky biscuits makes this the ultimate comfort dessert. One warm bite topped with a scoop of melting ice cream, enjoyed on the porch after a hot summer day, is enough to turn this dish into a family tradition.

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to make: This dessert couldn’t be simpler. The ingredients are basic, but together they create a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Just simmer the strawberry filling, mix the biscuit topping, and bake—done.

Versatile: One of my favorite things about this cobbler is how adaptable it is. Use fresh strawberries or mix in other berries you have on hand. Make the biscuit topping from scratch or, when you’re pressed for time, swap in store-bought biscuit dough.

Crowd-pleaser: This strawberry cobbler fits any occasion—whether it’s a casual weekday treat on the porch, a backyard barbecue, a cozy date night, or a gathering where you want to offer something homemade, comforting, and visually stunning.

For more great Desserts try our Strawberry Delight Dessert

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 676kcal

Author: Catalina Castravet

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Ingredients

Cobbler:

24 oz fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold butter finely cubed
1/2 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions

Cobbler:

Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with some butter and set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl until dissolved and stir the slurry into the fruit mixture.
Bring to a boil, then cook and stir for 2-4 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Topping:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture on top of the hot berry mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Serve warm, topped with whipped topping or ice cream.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.