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Magic Strawberry Cobbler | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | Enjoy the deliciousness of fresh #strawberries with this delightful #cobbler #recipe. This is a layered #dessert that has boiling water poured over the top so that it "magically" bakes up into one fantastic #StrawberryDessert. Terrific for #summer #holiday fun like the #FourthOfJuly. #MagicStrawberryCobbler

Magic Strawberry Cobbler

Teresa Ambra
Magic Strawberry Cobbler is really magical! This amazing cobbler is layered with boiling water poured over top before baking. Everything cooks up magically into one of the best strawberry desserts ever! Terrific dessert for Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day or other summer holiday fun.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 324 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x9" glass baking dish
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 whisk or fork

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries washed, sliced and hulled (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened, (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (see note below)
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°.  
  • Wash strawberries in a colander; pat dry, hull and slice strawberries.
  • Arrange strawberries in the bottom of a 9x9” glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup granulated sugar over top of berries.
  • Beat 3/4 cup granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract 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 strawberries in baking dish. 
  • In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated 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 placing a cookie sheet or baking pan under the cobbler while baking, to pick up any spills from the cobbler bubbling over.
 
NOTE: If your strawberries are not particularly ripe and flavorful, you may want to add an additional teaspoon of vanilla extract sprinkled over the strawberries. You can also use almond extract.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cobbler, dessert, strawberries, strawberry cobbler
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