Description
The Skillet Strawberry Bourbon Cobbler with Layered Cream Cheese Biscuits is a decadent dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of flaky cream cheese biscuits. Infused with hints of bourbon, lemon, and vanilla, this cobbler offers a comforting, jammy filling paired with buttery, golden biscuits. It’s perfect for spring gatherings or a cozy treat anytime.
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) cold salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces cold cream cheese, sliced into 3 slices
- Melted butter (for brushing)
- Coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
For the Strawberries:
- 6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (sliced, about 3 pounds)
- 1/4–1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Biscuits:
- In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and butter. Pulse until the mixture forms pea-sized clumps.
- Drizzle in the buttermilk and mix until the dough is “shaggy.”
- On a floured surface, pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick square. Cut into four pieces and layer cream cheese between three of them, stacking. Flatten the stack, roll into a rectangle, and cut into 12 biscuits.
- Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Strawberries:
- In an oven-safe skillet, combine half the strawberries and honey. Cook over high heat for 5–10 minutes until the juices are bubbling.
- Remove from heat and mix in the remaining strawberries, cornstarch, bourbon (if using), lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Brush the biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Arrange the biscuits over the strawberry mixture in the skillet.
- Place the skillet on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes until the biscuits are golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Category: Desserts