When it comes to summer desserts, there’s nothing more classic than a pie. Warm, bubbly fruit encased in a buttery, flaky crust? There’s nothing better… well, almost nothing. There are actually a number of baked goods that we think might just take the crown away from pie, like crumbles, crisps, slumps, and more (bonus: no finicky pie crusts!). One of our absolute faves? Gotta be the cobbler. Whether you’re a master just looking for flavor inspiration, or have never experienced the delight of a cobbler and need somewhere to start, we’ve got recipes here for you. Check out our 17 cobbler recipes for ideas, then get excited—your dessert game just leveled up.
First things first, what is a cobbler? A cobbler is a baked fruit dessert in which a fruit filling is covered by flaky biscuits, then baked all together. The biscuits are usually scattered on top of the fruit filling, giving the overall visual of a cobbled road (hence the name).
Now, what should you fill it with? Though cobblers are great with nearly any fruit you can think of, we have to admit that there’s one in particular we’re especially fond of—peaches! Peaches are perfect for a cobbler because they’re sweet and seasonal, and they don’t completely fall apart when baked (though their skins do, so no peeling required!). Use them on their own, like in our peach cobbler, or pair them with other fruits, like in our peach blueberry cobbler, our Instant Pot blackberry peach cobbler, or our campfire berry peach cobbler.
That said, tons of other fresh fruits are lovely in a cobbler. Try our apple cobbler, our strawberry cobbler, our blackberry cobbler, or our cherry cobbler to see just how versatile they can be, then have fun coming up with your own combinations. You can even use sweet-adjacent veggies like sweet potatoes or tomatoes—our savory tomato cobbler and our dessert-worthy sweet potato cobbler are proof.
1
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Warm fruit cobblers are our absolute favorite summer desserts. The buttery biscuit-like topping over juicy, jammy fruits like peaches or blueberries make for a perfect combo. If you don’t have fresh fruit, you can go frozen! Let the fruit thaw out first, then you’ll be good to go.
Get the Peach Blueberry Cobbler recipe.
2
Strawberry Cobbler
Fresh fruit topped with a biscuit-like topping is the perfect formula for an irresistible, not-too-sweet summer dessert. Here, peak season strawberries really make this easy dessert shine and create an almost syrupy juice that you'll be scraping the pan for.
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3
Campfire Berry-Peach Cobbler
You can cobbler over a fire—and it even browns like the real thing. Stupid-easy to prep, this bubbling fruit skillet is impossible to mess up. Change up this recipe with your favorite berries, we think strawberries or blueberries would pair nicely with peach too.
Get the Campfire Berry-Peach Cobbler recipe.
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4
Blueberry Cobbler
We just can't choose between our favorite part of this cobbler: the juicy, burst of blueberries or the crispy, not-to-sweet biscuit topping? The jury is out.
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5
Peach Cobbler
This peach cobbler is juicy and sweet with just a hint of spice from ginger. The crackly top here is buttery with the perfect crunch from coarse sugar sprinkled on top.
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6
Cherry Cobbler
Like in most cobblers, this cherry version is adorned with a buttery, buttermilk biscuit topping. What makes it extra special is the cherries—they create their own sauce while baking, but hold their shape well and stay nice and tart.
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7
Blackberry Cobbler
One of summer's simple pleasures is cobbler. This is our perfected biscuit topping—don't be intimidated by the word biscuit—that works with any type of fruit you want. Blackberries are perfect for their sweet-tart flavor, but use whatever fruit you have on hand. Just don't forget to serve with ice cream.
Get the Blackberry Cobbler recipe.
8
Strawberry Pop-Tart Cobbler
Pop-Tarts are wonderful, but not the best (or fanciest) for sharing. Enter: a Pop-Tart cobbler you can serve for breakfast or dessert. Want even more Pop-Tart-inspired flavor? Try our strawberry Pop-Tart blondies next.
Get the Strawberry Pop-Tart Cobbler recipe.
9
Instant Pot Blackberry-Peach Cobbler
Summer calls for as many fruit cobblers as possible. There's just one thing: when it's hot out, we HATE turning on the oven. Enter, the Instant Pot. No need for extra heat, and the cobbler only needs 15 minutes (!!) to cook.
Get the Instant Pot Blackberry-Peach Cobbler recipe.
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10
Apple Cobbler
Nothing says fall better than an apple cobbler. It's amazing right out of the oven with a big scoop of ice cream on top.
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11
Sweet Potato Cobbler
Sweet potatoes want to be more than just a marshmallow-topped casserole, and we don't blame them. Boiling them in a mixture of water, sugar, vanilla, and spices infuses them with a ton of flavor, making them just as good as their summer desserts counterparts like peach or blackberry cobbler.
Get the Sweet Potato Cobbler recipe.
12
Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler
It’s as if peaches existed solely to be topped with this fluffy buttermilk biscuit topping. And with almond flour and Swerve granular, this recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly.
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13
Tomato Cobbler
If you think a non-berry-or-peach cobbler sounds odd, just wait until you dip a fluffy cheddar biscuit into the mess of bursting roasted tomatoes and caramelized onions beneath. 😍
Get the Tomato Cobbler recipe.
14
Mini Upside-Down Peach Cobblers
Cooking these mini cobblers in a muffin tin creates a delicious caramel layer on the bottom that, once flipped, makes a beautiful topping. Serve these babies warm with some whipped cream for the cutest individual desserts.
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15
Chocolate Caramel Cobbler
When winter rolls around and our favorite fruits are out of season, we're making this chocolate cobbler. With equal parts gooey caramel and tender, ultra-chocolatey cake, we think its a great replacement for its summer counterparts.
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Triple Berry Cobbler
Never made a cobbler before? This is a great place to start—take note of the proportions of the berries (we used raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries), then feel free to swap in your faves!
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17
Pumpkin Pie Cobbler
We've done away with pie crust completely and we have NO REGRETS. The pumpkin pie filling itself is about as classic as it gets: pumpkin, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and plenty of pumpkin spice. The topping is where things get interesting, and spoiler: It's SO much easier to make than pie crust.
Get the Pumpkin Pie Cobbler recipe.
Camille Lowder
Digital Food Producer
Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
