A warm and sweet cherry cobbler goes better with nothing other than a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Cherries are currently in season and I can think of nothing better than to share with you this Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe that is a great summer recipe!
It is no mystery that I have a thing for a bowl of warm fruit that is topped with ice cream. You can see that in my recipe for Homemade Peach Cobbler and Apple Crisp. I don’t know what it is that sends me over the moon and beyond with a warm and bubbling fruit crisp or cobbler. But there is something special about cherries. I-FREAKING-LOVE THEM!
Summer is my favorite time of year, not because of the heat and activities, but because of the fruit that is in season and at its best like peaches and cherries. Every year I buy bags on bags of dark sweet cherries. They are so delicious to me. I also like Cherry Pie and, now, Cherry Cobbler.
Frozen vs. Fresh Cherries
When making this Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe, you absolutely can make them with fresh cherries. That is if you feel like removing the pits out of the cherries you are going to need. Me? No thank you. I want to keep it as simple and stressless as possible. There is something about using a handheld cherry pitter that just makes me want to roll my eyes at the amount of work that goes into that. So, making a cherry cobbler with frozen cherries is a win for me. However, it is absolutely up to you.
Cherry Cobbler vs. Cherry Pie
So, this is a debate that I would actually carve out of my time to witness. I think the answer to the question, “Is cobbler better than pie?”, is a matter of preference. I don’t see much of a difference if I’m telling the trust. They both have a crust and similar fillings. However, pie has a crust on the top and the bottom and cobbler are a bit more forgiving in terms of appearance because it can be made in a heavy-duty cast-iron skillet and the crust is only on the top. So, I’ll leave it to you to decide if Cherry Pie is better than Cherry Cobbler.
Cherries are very rustic and comforting fruit when put in a cobbler. It is perfect for use in desserts in the summer or fall. The crust is a Sweet Cream Biscuit crust that is brushed with butter and sprinkled with extra sugar. I mean, if you can’t make this you need to stick to making gourmet water. A five-year-old can make it! You guys know I don’t like to make anything too difficult anyway. I’m no food genius. Well….maybe just a little “Einstein-ish” when it comes to the kitchen.
Make it today! You will thank yourself for it!
If you like recipes like this, check out more of my recipes for cobblers and crisps below!
- Apple Crisp
- Homemade Peach Cobbler
- Lemon and Cherry Dump Cake
- Mixed Cherry and Berry Pie
- Pumpkin Cobbler
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Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe is made with frozen cherries but can be made with fresh cherries also. The crust is a biscuit-like topping.
Ingredients
- 2 c. flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. + 2 tbsp. sugar (more for sprinkling)
- 1 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 4 tbsp. butter, melted
- 24 oz. frozen dark cherries
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 tbsp. corn starch
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) and whisk together. Make a well in the middle of the bowl and pour in the heavy cream. Mix the mixture with both of your hands until a big ball of dough forms and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, pour in the frozen cherries, add the sugar, corn starch, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until all sugar and cornstarch is sticking to the cherries. Pour into a 9X9 square glass dish.
- Take pieces of the dough and form into medium patties and place across the top of the cherries. Brush the top of the biscuits with the melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Place in the oven and allow to bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits are slightly golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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