Most of the time, baking up a delicious dessert requires precision and patience. But if you’re on the hunt for a homemade treat that’s both easy to assemble and darn good to eat, you can’t beat a cobbler. Instead of having to roll out or chill pie dough, you just drop a biscuit-like topping over a layer of fruit and bake the dish until it turns bubbly and golden—that’s it! Even though cobblers are easier to whip up (versus pies), the end result is just as comforting and crowd-pleasing.
What’s more, the flavor possibilities are endless! Since most cobbler recipes call on ripe fruit, you can use whatever’s in season: strawberries in spring, peaches in summer, apples in fall. But if you’re a lover of chocolate desserts, there’s a rich, gooey cobbler on this list for you, too!
In addition to all the fun ways you can switch up the bottom layer, our collection of cobbler recipes also features plenty of topping upgrades, such as cozy pancake batter or frosted cinnamon rolls. And, as Ree Drummond puts it plainly, “It's always a good time for cobbler.” So, you’ll find ideas for every season and even a few for breakfast! If you’re ready to get cobbling, grab your trusty baking pan and have a tub of ice cream or whipped cream on deck!
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Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
C.W. Newell
Instead of the typical biscuit topping, this recipe uses canned cinnamon rolls to crown the warm, juicy peaches. While the substitute simplifies the recipe, it also makes the dish perfectly acceptable for breakfast!
Fruit isn’t the only cobbler filling! If you’re a chocoholic, you’ll devour this decadent cobbler with triple the chocolate flavor: The thick chocolate sauce is topped with a delicate chocolate crust that’s studded with chocolate chunks.
In this creative take on cobbler, cozy pancake batter is spooned over a heap of zesty blueberries. Serve a scoop with maple syrup and Greek yogurt for breakfast or vanilla ice cream for dessert.
When spring is in the air, carrot cake is always a winner. But in cobbler form, the spiced cake tastes even richer and gooier. This cobbler recipe also features an unexpected baking method (read: boiling water!) that enhances the moist texture.
Baked in a cast-iron skillet, this cobbler recipe develops golden edges and an ultra-moist middle that holds up the fresh berries beautifully. The assembly couldn’t be easier, either!
If you’re craving the cozy flavors of fall, this cobbler recipe has warm apples swimming in a sweet maple sauce with a spiced, buttery biscuit topping. Serve each scoop with salted caramel ice cream for the ultimate autumn dessert!
Juicy blackberries bake up in a tender batter that turns soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Best of all, this cobbler recipe calls for just five simple ingredients!
Fresh peaches are exceptional in the summer, and this cobbler recipe lets the sweet fruit shine. You don’t even need to peel them! Just drop the biscuit-like topping over the fruity layer, and pop it in the oven.
When blueberries hit their peak in the summer, why not transform them into a bubbly cobbler? This recipe uses eight cups of fresh blueberries, so you know it’ll be berry delicious!
Take it from Ree: This is the easiest cobbler you’ll ever make! With just a few ingredients and several simple steps, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the sweet-tart cherry flavors.