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Easy Homemade Cherry Cobbler Recipe with Fresh or Frozen Cherries

Easy Homemade Cherry Cobbler

A classic cherry cobbler made with fresh or frozen cherries and a tender homemade biscuit topping. It is an easy, warm dessert for family dinners, holidays, and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups Pitted fresh or frozen sweet or tart cherries
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Cobbler Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Milk

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter or spray a 9-inch square baking dish or similar 2-quart baking dish.
  2. Combine the cherries, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  3. Whisk the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Stir in the milk just until a soft dough forms, taking care not to overmix. Drop spoonfuls of dough over the cherries, leaving a few small gaps for steam to escape.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges. Cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them first. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of extra cornstarch if the fruit is especially juicy. Keep the butter cold and mix the topping only until combined for the most tender texture.