Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe (2024)

Cherry Cobbler is an easy to make dessert with just a few ingredients. This luscious cobbler with cherry filling is delicious topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

From the golden crust to the rich filling, this recipe for Cherry Cobbler does not disappoint. It is the best comfort food and tastes like Grandma’s cobbler. Everyone will absolutely love this fruit dessert.

The yummy fruit filling and the golden crust combine into a wonderful dessert. Each bite is absolutely delicious. You will enjoy the simplicity of this recipe and how tasty the results are. My family also loves Apple Cobbler.

What is cherry cobbler made of?

The delicious crust is made from flour, sugar, milk and a few other simple ingredients. The fruit center is yummy cherry pie filling.

The entire recipe is very simple. However, the results are fantastic. This rich cobbler recipe is one of our favorites.

Ingredients:

• Cherry Pie Filling
• All Purpose Flour
• Sugar
• Milk
• Baking Powder
• Salted Butter

How to make cherry cobbler

• Step 1. Preheat the oven. Set the oven to 350 degrees F.

• Step 2. Melt the butter in a baking dish. Place the butter in a 9X9 baking pan and place it in the oven until the butter has fully melted. Make sure that the butter is evenly spread across the bottom of the pan.

• Step 3. Combine the dough ingredients. In a medium size bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, milk and baking powder.Make sure everything is combined together evenly.

• Step 4. Spread the mixture over the butter. Then pour the mixture on top of the butter in the 9X9 baking pan. Do not stir.This is very important so only pour the mixture and do not combine.

• Step 5. Add the cherry pie filling. Then pour cherry pie filling over the top of the flour mixture as evenly as possible. Do not stir.Just pour the pie filling on top of everything else in the baking dish.

• Step 6. Bake the cobbler. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown. Keep an eye on it so that you do not overcook it. The top should be golden brown but not too dark.

• Step 7. Allow to sit. Let the cobbler sit for 10-15 minutes and then the cobbler is ready to serve topped with ice cream. Enjoy!

How to serve cherry cobbler:

The cobbler is best served warm. Top each serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

If you are feeling decadent, you can add both to each serving. It is so yummy.

How to store leftovers:

This cobbler recipe is best served warm but you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Reheat and then enjoy as normal. While it is definitely best fresh, it is also very delicious later.

Tips for the best cherry cobbler:

• Do not stir. The ingredients should be layered into the baking dish and not combined together.
• Watch closely. The cobbler takes about 40 to 45 minutes to bake. It should be golden brown but not overly brown. Since ovens vary, make sure to keep an eye on the cobbler.
• Allow to set. After baking, the cobbler needs to set for 10 to 15 minutes. Resist the urge to serve it right away as it needs this time to properly set.

Can I use fresh cherries in cobbler?

Fresh or frozen cherries can be used in this recipe. If using fresh cherries, make sure to pit them. I also recommend adding a simple syrup to the cherries.

Can I Use Other Types of Fruit?

Yes, this recipe is easy to modify for many other types of fruit. You can also use apple, blueberry or strawberry pie filling. It is so delicious and you will enjoy trying it with different variations.

Sometimes, I also add a little bit of lemon juice to the fruit mixture. It enhances the the flavor of the fruit.

You definitely want to save this recipe as it is so yummy with many different types of fruit. It is a great base recipe that is easy to adapt for other seasons when you have various types of fruit.

How do you make a cobbler thicker?

The easiest way to do this is to add cornstarch to the filling. Usually 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch will do the trick.

Combine everything really well.

Can you make cherry cobbler with cake mix?

You can use a boxed cake mix instead of the flour mixture to make this cobbler.

Make this easy Cherry Cobbler.

It is absolute perfection and so delicious. The entire recipe is so simple and takes very little prep work. I think you will really enjoy it.

It is perfect for any occasion but simple enough for a weekday. This recipe makes it effortless to enjoy dessert anytime.

We love it plain but topping with ice cream or whipped cream definitely kicks it up a level. Serve this today for an irresistible treat. Each bite is the best comfort food.

More cobbler recipes:

• Strawberry cobbler
• The Best Chocolate Cobber
• Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
• Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe
• Raspberry Cobbler