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Delicious dark cherry cobbler dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Cherry Cobbler

A warm and comforting cherry cobbler made with frozen sweet Bing cherries and a golden biscuit topping, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 4 cups sweet Bing cherries, pitted and frozen No need to thaw
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Sprinkle evenly over the cherries

For the topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For a gluten-free version, swap to a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Increase by 2 tablespoons if cherries are tart
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Substitute coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or similar baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  • Pour the frozen cherries into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cinnamon over them.
  • Spoon the batter over the cherries and gently spread to cover as evenly as possible.

Baking

  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  • Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Keyword Baking, Cherry Cobbler, Comfort Food, Easy Dessert, Fruit Dessert