Lemon Basil Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
This lemon basil strawberry cobbler is a fresh, unexpected twist on a classic summer dessert. Sweet, juicy strawberries tossed with fragrant fresh basil and bright lemon zest, then baked under a soft, golden, cakey batter until bubbling and irresistible. All done in less than an hour and perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Servings: 6
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened to grease the dish
Strawberry Filling:
- 32 oz fresh strawberries
- 1 lemon - zest only
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 6-8 large fresh basil leaves minced
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
Batter:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lemon - zest only
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with cold butter, rubbing it all over the bottom and up the sides.
Batter:
- Whisk egg, milk, white granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter together until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt and whisk until completely incorporated.
- Let the batter stand for about 10 minutes before adding over the strawberries.
Strawberry Filling:
- Wash and pat strawberries dry. Cut off the green leaves and cut strawberries into quarters.
- Combine cut strawberries with sugar, lemon zest, minced basil, and flour in a bowl. Mix it well and then spread it all evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Strawberry Cobbler:
- Drop spoonfuls of prepared batter all over the strawberry mixture. Make sure that there are even amounts throughout the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is beautifully golden-brown.
Notes
- Love lemon? You can increase the lemon flavor by adding zest of another lemon to the batter but don't add any lemon juice. Lemon juice will increase the amount of liquid and throw off the recipe. Lemon juice is also not a strong lemon flavor in baked goods.
- Storing – store leftovers covered airtight in the fridge. You can store in the same baking dish or transfer into a container. Cobbler should last for 4-5 days.
- Reheating - reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed through, then it’ll be good as new!
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg