This easy strawberry cobbler recipe is a comforting, homemade dessert made with juicy fresh strawberries and topped with a soft, golden, cake-like cobbler topping. It's simple to make, uses everyday ingredients, and is perfect served warm with ice cream, custard, or cream.
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✅ Recipe Name: Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
🕒 Ready In: Prep Time - 15 minutes, Cook Time - 30 minutes
👪 Serves: 6
🍽 Calories: 351 calories per serving
🥣 Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Light Brown Sugar, Caster Sugar, Flour, Butter,
📖 Dietary Info: Vegetarian
👌 Difficulty: Easy
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I'll let you into a little secret - this strawberry cobbler isn't just for dessert. I sometimes enjoy it for breakfast with a dollop of thick Greek yogurt!
It's really easy to make, and the addition of orange juice and zest enhances the flavour of the sweet, juicy strawberries, creating a bright, fresh, and utterly irresistible berry pudding.
If you enjoy berry desserts, there's plenty more to try on the blog, including my blackberry cobbler recipe.
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✔️ Why should you try it?
- Quick and easy - minimal prep and no fancy equipment required.
- Uses seasonal fruit - perfect for making the most of fresh summer strawberries.
- Comforting dessert - soft, juicy fruit with a tender topping.
- Versatile - easy to adapt with other berries or dietary substitutions.
🛒 Ingredient notes
A full ingredients list along with Metric and US Customary measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Strawberries - Fresh, ripe strawberries form the juicy base of the cobbler and provide natural sweetness and flavour.
Orange zest and juice - Adds brightness and enhances the natural sweetness of the strawberries.
Balsamic vinegar - Deepens the strawberry flavour and balances the sweetness with a subtle acidity.
Light brown sugar - Sweetens the fruit while adding a gentle caramel note.
Plain flour - Helps thicken the strawberry juices as the cobbler bakes, preventing a watery filling.
For the Cobbler Topping:
Ground almonds - Add richness, moisture, and a subtle nutty flavour to the topping.
Self-raising flour - Gives the cobbler topping its light, fluffy, cake-like texture.
Caster sugar - Sweetens the topping without overpowering the fruit.
Sea salt - Enhances the sweetness and balances the overall flavour of the dish.
Butter - Creates a tender, buttery cobbler topping with a soft crumb.
Milk - Brings the cobbler dough together and keeps it soft and moist.
Vanilla extract - Adds warmth and depth to the flavour of the topping.
Flaked almonds (optional) - Sprinkled on top for extra crunch and a decorative finish.
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📖 Variations
Mixed berry cobbler - Add blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
Peach and strawberry cobbler - Replace half the strawberries with sliced peaches.
Lemon strawberry cobbler - Swap the orange juice and zest for lemon.
Vegan strawberry cobbler - Use plant‑based butter and milk.
Lower sugar version - Reduce the sugar slightly or use a natural sweetener.
🔪 How to make strawberry cobbler
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / 375°F / Gas Mark 5. Generously butter a 2-litre ovenproof baking dish (or six smaller ramekins) and set aside. Tip: you can also bake this cobbler in an air fryer - just reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes.
Two: Prepare the fruit filling by placing the chopped strawberries in a large bowl. Add the orange zest and juice, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, and plain flour.
Three: Mix well until the strawberries are evenly coated, then spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Four: Bake the strawberries for 10 minutes. This helps soften the fruit and release the juices before adding the topping.
Five: Make the cobbler topping while the fruit bakes. In a large bowl, mix together the ground almonds, self-raising flour, caster sugar, and sea salt.
Six: Rub in the butter using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This step ensures a light, tender topping.
Seven: Add the milk and vanilla extract, then bring the mixture together with your hands to form a soft but firm dough. Avoid overworking it to keep the topping light.
Eight: Assemble the cobbler by dolloping spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the hot strawberries. Leave small gaps so the fruit can bubble up as it bakes. Scatter over the flaked almonds, if using. Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
Top Tips
- Don't overmix the cobbler topping - this keeps it light and tender.
- Use a shallow baking dish for even cooking and a golden topping.
- Serve warm for the best flavour and texture.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the berry cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream, no churn honeycomb ice-cream, whipped cream, clotted cream, or custard.
Storage
Store - place leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat - in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Freeze - the cobbler can be frozen once baked for up to 3 months.
❓ Frequently asked questions
A cobbler is a dish consisting of a fruit or savoury filling, poured into a large baking dish and topped with a dough batter. It's baked in a hot oven to ensure the cobbles are golden and crispy.
The fruit filling should be bubbling around the sides of the dish and the cobbler topping should be golden and crispy on top.
No - a cobbler does not have a bottom crust. The bottom layer is the fruit, which is then topped with the cobbler dough.
Yes, frozen strawberries work well. Bake straight from frozen and expect a slightly juicier filling.
Yes, assemble ahead and bake just before serving, or reheat gently.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Fruit doesn't thicken / filling hasn't set | Make sure the fruit is well coated with enough flour (or a thickener such as cornflour), and bake until the juices are visibly bubbling around the edges. Allow the cobbler to rest before serving. |
| Top browns too fast | Cover the cobbler with foil halfway through baking. |
| Topping is dense or doughy | Mix the dough only until it just comes together, avoiding overworking it. |
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Recipe
Easy Strawberry Cobbler
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Equipment
- Knife
Ingredients
- 800 g Strawberries chopped
- 1 Orange zest and juice
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 40 g Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Plain Flour (All-purpose Flour)
For the Cobbler topping
- 50 g Ground Almonds (Almond Flour)
- 100 g Self Raising Flour (Self Rising Flour)
- 50 g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 100 g Butter cubed
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 25 g Flaked Almonds (Sliced Almonds) optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / 375°F / Gas Mark 5. Generously butter a 2-litre ovenproof baking dish (or six smaller ramekins) and set aside. Tip: you can also bake this cobbler in an air fryer - just reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes.
- Prepare the fruit filling by placing the chopped strawberries in a large bowl. Add the orange zest and juice, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, and plain flour.800 g Strawberries, 1 Orange, 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar, 40 g Light Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoon Plain Flour (All-purpose Flour)
- Mix well until the strawberries are evenly coated, then spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the strawberries for 10 minutes. This helps soften the fruit and release the juices before adding the topping.
- Make the cobbler topping while the fruit bakes. In a large bowl, mix together the ground almonds, self-raising flour, caster sugar, and sea salt.50 g Ground Almonds (Almond Flour), 100 g Self Raising Flour (Self Rising Flour), 50 g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar), ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- Rub in the butter using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This step ensures a light, tender topping.100 g Butter
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, then bring the mixture together with your hands to form a soft but firm dough. Avoid overworking it to keep the topping light.2 tablespoon Milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Assemble the cobbler by dolloping spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the hot strawberries. Leave small gaps so the fruit can bubble up as it bakes. Scatter over the flaked almonds, if using. Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.25 g Flaked Almonds (Sliced Almonds)
Notes
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen can be used straight from frozen (the filling may be slightly juicier).
- Thickening the filling: Coating the fruit with flour helps thicken the juices as it bakes; add an extra teaspoon if your strawberries are very juicy.
- Topping texture: Mix the cobbler dough gently and stop as soon as it comes together to keep the topping light and tender.
- When it's ready: The cobbler is done when the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling around the edges; let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Sue says
This makes me think of my Mom, she loved to make cobblers. I think I really need to revive that tradition!