Description
This easy lemon cobbler is a warm, gooey dessert with a perfect balance of tangy citrus flavor and a golden biscuit-like topping. Made with simple pantry ingredients and lemon pie filling, it bakes into a soft, pudding-like center with a crisp top. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour batter over melted butter—do not stir. Spoon lemon pie filling evenly over the batter.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle lemon zest on top and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Homemade Lemon Filling: Use fresh lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch for a homemade alternative.
Berry Addition: Add blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a fruity twist.
Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Extra Crunch: Sprinkle sugar on top before baking for a crispy, caramelized crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
