Nancy Drew George's Cherry Cobbler

Delight in the nostalgic charm of "Nancy Drew George's Cherry Cobbler," a dessert that's as comforting as it is irresistible. Featuring six cups of juicy, sweet-tart cherries—either fresh or thawed—this cobbler combines a luscious fruit filling with a tender, golden biscuit topping. The recipe boasts a simple yet flavorful twist with the addition of bright lemon juice and aromatic vanilla extract, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. A buttery, homemade dough is dolloped over the fruit and baked to perfection, ensuring crisp edges and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just under an hour, this cobbler is a wonderful choice for gatherings, family dinners, or cozy nights at home. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that truly satisfies. Perfect for lovers of easy cherry desserts and comforting fruit cobblers, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh cherries (pitted, or frozen and thawed)
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish or similarly sized oven-safe dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherries with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix until the cherries are evenly coated.

Step 3

Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract together, then gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined to form a soft dough.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the cherry filling, leaving some gaps to allow steam to escape.

Step 8

Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cherry filling is bubbling and the biscuit topping is golden brown.

Step 9

Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving warm. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1605.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3020.2

Total Fat 110.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 302.0mg	0%
Sodium 942.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 495.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 325.8g
Protein 31.9g	0%

Vitamin D 63.7IU	0%
Calcium 400.3mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2530.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.0%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 63.9%