Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler Recipe
This Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler is a luscious and comforting dessert featuring a moist, buttery batter studded with juicy pineapple chunks and creamy swirls of cream cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this cobbler offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Author: Tara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz each) pineapple chunks (use 2 cups of pineapple chunks)
- Butter or non-stick spray (for greasing the baking dish)
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until evenly blended.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter with the milk and egg until the mixture is smooth.
- Add cream cheese and vanilla: Incorporate the cream cheese and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, stirring until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold them together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Fold in pineapple chunks: Carefully fold in approximately 2 cups of pineapple chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer and spread batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting time helps it set and makes for easier serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese to ensure a rich, creamy texture.
- The cobbler can be served warm or at room temperature, but warming brings out the best flavors.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- You can substitute crushed pineapple if preferred, though chunk pineapple adds more texture.
- If you want a slightly crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
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