Description
A Southern classic combining juicy strawberries, tangy cream cheese, and a golden buttery crust. This quick dessert delivers fluffy texture and fruit-forward flavor in under an hour using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free option available)
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
2 cups fresh strawberry halves (hulled and halved)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened, cut into small pieces)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish
In a bowl, whisk together milk, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth
Pour batter into baking dish without stirring
Arrange strawberry halves in a single layer on top
Dot strawberries with cream cheese pieces
Bake until golden and bubbly, 30-45 minutes
Let cool 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for even melting
Check baking powder freshness for optimal rise
Hull strawberries entirely for cleaner texture
Serve at room temperature for best flavor
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of cobbler
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg