Warm Cherry Dessert Bake with Fresh Fruit: Recipe for Homemade Cobbler
Cookie Crumb Cobbler Delight: A Twist on Fruit Cobblers
Ditch the boring, traditional fruit cobblers and embrace this delightful, crumbly variation! This delicious recipe (inspired by Emeril Lagasse's creation on the Food Network) takes the classic dessert to a whole new level with a cornmeal cookies-inspired topping.
First, heat your oven to 400°F and prepare your beloved sweet cherries by pitting them. Combine the cherries, white and brown sugars, orange juice, and a little cornstarch in a skillet and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, creating a partial cook for that dreamy filling consistency. Transfer the partially cooked cherries to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, or keep them in an oven-safe skillet for ease of transition to the oven.
Now, let's whip up a cookie-style dough for the irresistible crumbly topping. Mix together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, light brown sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl. Incorporate the cold unsalted butter (half a stick, cut into small pieces) into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized pieces. Combine beaten egg and milk, then stir it into the flour-butter mixture until a soft, crumbly dough forms.
Dollop the biscuit topping onto the fruit mixture and bake until golden brown and bubbling. Transfer the finished cobbler to a wire rack and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before devouring. If desired, top with the following easy-peasy vanilla ice cream for an additional burst of flavor.
Go Alá! Simple Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Prepare some quick, creamy vanilla ice cream to elevate your dessert game:
Essential Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves.
- Chill the mixture by covering the bowl and refrigerating for about 1 hour.
- Optional: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions for a creamier texture. Skip this step if you're not using an ice cream maker.
- Pour the chilled mixture into a shallow metal pan or a 9x13 inch baking dish, cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place it in the freezer.
- Wait 30 minutes, then remove the mixture from the freezer, blend it with a blender until it's creamy, and repeat this process every 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours, or until the desired consistency is reached.
- Scoop the ice cream over your freshly-baked cobbler and savor the harmonious flavors!
Remember, for a firmer ice cream, let it freeze for an extra hour after reaching your desired soft-serve consistency. The leftover ice cream makes a perfect topping for other desserts or a delicious snack all by itself!
Indulge in this tasty twist on the classic fruit cobbler and captivate your taste buds with a crumbly-yet-creamy adventure!
- This Cookie Crumb Cobbler Delight recipe, inspired by Emeril Lagasse, uses a cornmeal cookies-inspired topping, adding a cool twist to traditional fruit cobblers.
- The cobbler's nutritional information is uncategorized, as it includes cherries, sugars, flour, cornmeal, butter, and ice cream.
- To serve, transfer the cooled cobbler onto a plate and add a creditline: "Adapted from Emeril Lagasse's Cookie Crumb Cobbler Delight recipe on the Food Network."
- For an extra burst of flavor, top with a simple vanilla ice cream made from heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, as outlined in the Essential Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe.
