Magic Raspberry Cobbler is incredible. This fantastic raspberry dessert is layered instead of mixed together and the result after baking is magical! This is a delectable dessert for family gatherings, potlucks or company and is easy enough to whip up in about ten or 15 minutes. If you enjoy raspberry desserts this one is heavenly--especially with a dollop of ice cream before serving.
Wash raspberries carefully so they don’t tear apart.
Arrange raspberries in the bottom of a 9x9” glass baking dish.
Sprinkle ¼ cup to 1/2 cup granulated sugar over top of berries.
Beat 3/4 cup sugar, butter, almond extract and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add half-and-half, flour, salt and baking powder and continue mixing with mixer until creamy.
Spread batter evenly over the raspberries in baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sugar and cornstarch.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Pour the boiling water over top.
Make sure all of the sugar is covered with water and no dry spots remain.
Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes.
Cool slightly before serving.
Serve with ice cream or non-dairy whipped topping.
Notes
NOTE: I recommend getting Driscoll’s raspberries if you can. These are stronger and don’t disintegrate when you wash them as badly as most other fresh raspberry brands.NOTE: Try to have the freshest raspberries possible. Don’t purchase more than a day ahead or they soften too much and it is hard to wash the raspberries without them falling apart and not holding their shape.NOTE: I recommend placing a cookie sheet or baking pan under the cobbler to pick up any spills from the cobbler bubbling over.NOTE: After 40-45 minutes, test the top of the cobbler with a toothpick. If it goes through all of the topping/cobbler layer coming out clean, the cobbler is done. If not, and the mixture is goopy, it may need to bake a few more minutes.