Magic Lemon Cobbler

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If your sweet spot is tangy lemon desserts with a twist of surprise, this Magical Lemon Cobbler might just become your go-to comfort treat. It’s part cobbler, part pudding, and 100% enchanting. The magic? As it bakes, the layers flip themselves—the lemon filling sinks to the bottom to form a vibrant citrus pudding, while the fluffy buttermilk batter floats to the top and transforms into a golden cobbler crust. It’s dessert alchemy in one dish.
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Light, bright, and deceptively simple, this cobbler is perfect served warm and topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or just a dusting of powdered sugar. One bite, and it’s pure lemon bliss.
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🧾 Ingredients Table
Component | Ingredient | Amount |
---|---|---|
Base Layer | Unsalted butter | ½ cup (1 stick) |
Cobbler Batter | All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
Baking powder | 1½ teaspoons | |
Salt | ¼ teaspoon | |
Granulated sugar | 1 cup | |
Buttermilk or whole milk | 1 cup | |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon | |
Lemon extract (optional) | 1 teaspoon | |
Fruit Filling | Lemon pie filling or lemon curd | 1 can (21 oz) |
👨🍳 How to Make It
- Preheat Oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and melt it in the oven for 3–4 minutes. Remove once fully melted. - Mix the Batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add milk, vanilla, and lemon extract (if using) and whisk until smooth. - Assemble the Cobbler
Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the dish—do not stir. Spoon the lemon pie filling or curd over the batter in an even layer. - Bake
Bake for 45–55 minutes until the cobbler is puffed and golden around the edges. The filling will settle beneath the crust. - Cool & Serve
Let cool slightly before serving warm with toppings like whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, lemon zest, or powdered sugar.
✨ Pro Tip: Want extra flair? Add a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers or a drizzle of honey before serving.