Craving classic homemade cobbler recipes? This must-save dessert guide features pineapple cream cheese cobbler, apple caramel cobbler, mixed berry cobbler, peach cobbler, and rich chocolate cobbler—all easy, cozy, and made from scratch. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday desserts, or weekend baking, these old-fashioned cobblers are warm, comforting, and irresistible served with ice cream. Save this pin for the best cobbler recipes and simple homemade desserts everyone will love!
1️⃣🍍 Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler
Ingredients:
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 can (20 oz) chunks pineapple, with juice
8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes
2–3 tbsp white or brown sugar (optional, for topping)
½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare pan – Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix batter – In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
Assemble – Pour batter over the melted butter (do not stir). Spoon pineapple with juice evenly over batter. Scatter cream cheese cubes throughout.
Optional topping – Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top for a caramelized crust.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Cool slightly before serving—delicious warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Sweet, creamy, tangy, and buttery—perfect for holidays or potlucks!
2️⃣🍎 Apple Caramel Cobbler
Ingredients
Apple Filling
6 medium apples, peeled & sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup caramel sauce
Cobbler Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup melted butter
½ cup milk (or heavy cream for richer topping)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping
Vanilla ice cream
Extra caramel sauce
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare apple filling
In a bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, vanilla, and caramel sauce. Spread evenly in a 9×9-inch square baking dish (clear glass works beautifully). - Make cobbler batter
In another bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. - Assemble
Pour batter evenly over apples. Do not stir. - Bake
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden on top and bubbly around the edges. - Cool & serve
Let rest 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel drizzle.
3️⃣🍓 Mixed Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
Berry Filling
4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries — fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cobbler Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare filling
In a bowl, toss berries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Spread evenly in a 9×9-inch square baking dish (glass or ceramic). - Make topping
In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. - Assemble
Pour batter evenly over the berries. Do not stir. - Bake
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling around the edges. - Cool & serve
Rest 10 minutes before serving. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
4️⃣🍑 Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
Peach Filling
5–6 cups sliced peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned – drained)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Cobbler Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare peaches
In a bowl, toss peaches with sugars, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon. Spread evenly in a 9×9-inch square baking dish. - Make topping
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. - Assemble
Pour batter evenly over peaches. Do not stir. - Bake
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbling. - Cool & serve
Rest 10 minutes before serving. Best warm with vanilla ice cream.
5️⃣🍫 Chocolate Cobbler
Ingredients
Batter
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup chocolate chips
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
⅓ cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Hot Liquid
1½ cups hot water (or hot coffee for deeper flavor)
Optional
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. - Assemble
Spread batter evenly into a 9×9-inch square baking dish (do not grease). - Add topping
In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
