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Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler Recipe

4.9 from 52 reviews

This Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler is a deliciously sweet and tangy dessert featuring a buttery base layered with juicy pineapple chunks and creamy cream cheese. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Base and Batter

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Fruit and Topping

  • 2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cobbler evenly.
  2. Melt Butter: Melt the butter completely and pour it into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish to create a rich, buttery base layer.
  3. Prepare Batter: In a small bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten egg, milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour Batter Over Butter: Carefully pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring to allow the butter to rise through the batter as it bakes.
  5. Add Pineapple: Evenly arrange the drained pineapple chunks in a layer on top of the batter to ensure consistent fruit distribution.
  6. Top with Cream Cheese: Drop small pieces of cream cheese evenly over the pineapple, which will melt into creamy pockets during baking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling vigorously, indicating it is cooked through.
  8. Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the cobbler warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is fully melted before pouring to create the classic cobbler texture.
  • Do not stir after pouring the batter over the butter to allow proper layering.
  • Drain the canned pineapple well to prevent excess moisture from making the cobbler soggy.
  • You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta for a different creamy texture.
  • Best served warm; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.

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