Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe with Fresh Berries – The Best Fruit Cobbler for a Quick Dessert
I don’t know about you, but when the weather warms up and strawberries go on sale, my brain immediately starts thinkin’ about dessert. Not the fancy kind that takes hours—I’m talkin’ easy cobbler, the kind you can throw together while refereeing a sibling argument and wiping jelly off the dog. That’s where this Strawberry Cobbler Recipe comes in. It’s one of those easy strawberry desserts that feels special but takes, like, no effort. My kinda baking.
This is hands-down the best easy cobbler recipe I’ve made with fresh berries. It’s got a sweet, juicy filling and that buttery, golden cobbler crust that gets all crisp on the edges but soft in the middle. Basically a hug in a baking dish. If you’ve been hunting for fresh strawberry cobbler, fruit cobbler recipe, or just a way to use up all those berries the kids begged for at the store and then completely ignored—girl, this is it.
We’ve tried everything from strawberry crisp to strawberry dump cake around here, but this one is our favorite. It’s a keeper. Whether you’re searching for strawberry cobbler recipes, easy strawberry cobbler, or just need some new fresh strawberry recipes in your life, this one checks all the boxes. It’s simple, sweet, and doesn’t require a mixer or a whole nap before you start. So if you’ve got strawberries sittin’ around, let’s make something magical with this strawberry dessert.
Trust me, this is one of those strawberries recipes that you’ll be glad to have up your sleeve. Now let’s get into this cobbler easy style—because we’ve got enough hard stuff going on already, am I right?
What You will Need
This is all stuff you probably already have, unless your fridge is in that scary post-grocery-shop-needed stage like mine is 80% of the time.
For the strawberry filling:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (wash ‘em and slice ‘em up)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (this helps thicken it a bit)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but makes it extra yum)
For the cobbler topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup (or 1/2 stick) melted butter
Step-by-Step: How To Make Strawberry Cobbler
Step 1: Preheat your oven
Turn your oven to 375°F. I always forget to do this first, then I’m stuck waiting while the kids ask “is it ready yet?” 57 times.
Step 2: Mix up the strawberries
In a big bowl, toss in your sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla if you’re using it. Stir it all together until the strawberries get nice and juicy. Let it sit for a few minutes while you make the topping.
Step 3: Make the cobbler batter
In another bowl (sorry, more dishes, I know), mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then pour in the milk and melted butter. Stir it all together. It’s gonna be kinda thick, like pancake batter. If your kid is helping, this is a good job for them… but maybe tie their hair back first. Learned that the hard way.
Step 4: Assemble it all
Grease an 8×8 baking dish. I just rub a little butter in there with a paper towel. Dump the strawberries into the dish, spread them out, then spoon the cobbler batter on top. It’s totally fine if it looks messy and uneven. That’s the charm.
Step 5: Bake!
Pop it in the oven for about 35 to 40 minutes. You will know it’s done when the top is golden brown and the strawberry part is bubbling up around the edges like a hot fruit lava. Let it cool for a bit (I know, torture), so it can thicken up.
Frequently Asked Questions (aka stuff I googled while the cobbler was in the oven)
Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
Yep! Totally. Just thaw ‘em first and drain off the extra liquid, or your cobbler might get kinda soupy. Still delicious, though—ask me how I know.
What if I don’t have cornstarch?
No big deal. You can swap it with a tablespoon of flour. It helps thicken the filling a bit so it’s not too runny. But if you skip it altogether, it’ll just be a little more saucy—not the worst thing in the world.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You sure can. It’s best fresh outta the oven, but if you wanna make it earlier in the day, just cover it and reheat in the oven at like 300°F for 10-15 mins. Or eat it cold from the fridge like I do when the kids aren’t looking.
Is this the same thing as strawberry dump cake?
Not exactly, but it’s close! A strawberry dump cake usually uses boxed cake mix and canned stuff. This one’s more homemade, but still gives that same easy, gooey, sweet comfort. Honestly? I love ‘em both.
What’s the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?
Great question—and yes, my kids have asked this too (while eating both at the same time). A cobbler has a softer, more biscuit-like or cakey topping (like this one). A crisp usually has oats or something crunchy baked on top. Both are amazing, just depends on what texture you’re feelin’.
Strawberry Cobbler Recipe Card
Strawberry Cobbler
Ingredients
Method
- Set oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Let sit for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour strawberry mixture into a greased 8×8 baking dish. Spoon batter on top—don’t worry if it looks uneven.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and strawberries are bubbling.
Notes
- Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream if you have some. If not, whipped cream or even just a splash of cold milk is delish.
- It’s good cold too, like the next morning straight outta the fridge while you’re hiding in the kitchen before the chaos starts again.
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries, frozen works fine. Just thaw ‘em first and drain off the extra juice.
I have tried lots of strawberry recipes easy enough for real life (you know, the kind where someone’s crying, the dog’s barking, and your coffee’s been reheated three times). This one checks all the boxes. Whether you’re lookin’ for a good easy cobbler recipe, something to bring to a cookout, or just a quick fix for a sweet tooth, this easy strawberry cobbler is it. It’s sweet, messy, and has that soft, golden cobbler crust that everyone fights over at my house.
If you are like me and have a thing for fruit cobbler, especially when it’s fresh outta the oven and a little too hot to eat but you do it anyway—then you gotta try this. It fits right in with other favorites like strawberry crisp, strawberry dump cake, or any other fresh strawberry recipes I’ve got taped to the inside of my cabinet door.
This cobbler easy style dessert is the kind of thing I’ll keep making all spring and summer. It’s one of those strawberry cobbler recipes that just sticks with you—simple, sweet, and always a hit. So if you’ve got extra berries, try this fresh strawberry cobbler and let the kids help (or at least let them lick the spoon). It’s a real mom win, promise.
