Cherry Chocolate Cobbler
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4.8
Cherry Chocolate Cobbler
Description
Cherry Chocolate Cobbler uses a filling of sweet pitted cherries mixed with granulated sugar, cornstarch to thicken, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract. The filling is spread in a 9x13-inch pan and topped with a biscuit dough made from flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cold butter grated into the mix. Semisweet chocolate chips are incorporated into the dough, which is mixed with buttermilk and egg to form a shaggy biscuit topping.
The biscuit topping is gently pressed or rolled and placed over the cherry filling. Baking the cobbler creates a contrast between the juicy, thick cherry layer beneath and the golden, tender biscuit crust studded with melted chocolate chips. This combination blends fruit tartness with sweet chocolate bites and a soft, crumbly topping.
Frozen cherries can be used without thawing, increasing cornstarch to prevent excess liquid. If using frozen cherries, pre-bake the filling alone briefly before adding the topping to ensure proper thickening. The dessert is best served warm and can be plated alone or with cream or ice cream to complement the rich fruit and biscuit textures.
Ingredients
Cherry Filling:
- 2 ½ to 3 to 3 pounds sweet cherries pitted, fresh or frozen, 8-10 cups, see note
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch see note
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
Biscuit Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter cold or frozen, salted
- ¾ to 1 to 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips chunks or regular or mini
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg large
- sugar like turbinado for sprinkling (optional, coarse
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, add the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract and almond extract (if using). Toss to combine well. Spread the filling in the prepared pan.
- For the biscuit topping, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Use the large holes of a box grater and grate the butter into the dry ingredients. Toss to coat the butter pieces evenly with the flour. Add the chocolate chunks or chips and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl or in a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until the dough starts to come together. It may help to ditch the spatula and start mixing with your hands. Don't over mix - just press the dough together until it forms a shaggy ball.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and pat or lightly roll into a 10X6-inch rectangle, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into 12 pieces.
- Arrange the biscuits evenly over the cherry filling (I place them in three rows of four biscuits each). Sprinkle the biscuits with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the biscuits are golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges of the pan. To check for doneness, gently lift a biscuit - if it's still raw on the bottom, continue to bake for a few more minutes. Try not to over bake or the biscuits might be dry.
- Let the cobbler cool for about 30 minutes; the filling will thicken as it cools. Serve warm with ice cream.
Notes
- For frozen cherries, increase cornstarch to 3 tablespoons and do not thaw before using.
- When using frozen cherries, bake the cherry filling for 10 minutes before adding the biscuit topping to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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