Description
Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery biscuit-like topping with a luscious lemon filling. This easy-to-make cobbler bakes into a warm, golden treat with a pudding-like lemon layer at the bottom, perfect for serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
Other
- Butter (amount not specified, used to melt in baking dish)
- 1 can (21 ounces) lemon pie filling or lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cobbler evenly.
- Melt Butter: Place butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and let it melt in the preheated oven for about 3-4 minutes, then carefully remove the dish from the oven.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add buttermilk (or whole milk), vanilla extract, and lemon extract if using to the dry mixture. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth without lumps.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir or mix the butter into the batter; it will create a rich base as it bakes.
- Add Lemon Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling or lemon curd evenly over the batter’s surface.
- Bake: Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the top is set.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. During this time, the lemon filling will settle and form a pudding-like layer at the bottom.
- Serve: Serve the Magic Lemon Cobbler warm, optionally topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use either buttermilk or whole milk depending on your preference; buttermilk will add a slight tanginess.
- Lemon extract is optional but enhances the lemon flavor without adding extra liquid.
- Do not stir the batter once poured over the butter to allow proper layering and texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a glass or metal baking dish, as heat conduction varies.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with plant-based milk and butter with a dairy-free alternative.
- Serving the cobbler warm enhances the pudding-like texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
