Description
A delightful dessert featuring a buttery cobbler base topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese and a tangy lemon topping.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the butter in a 9-by-9-inch baking dish and let it melt in the oven. Remove carefully and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until creamy and free of large lumps.
- Pour the cobbler batter evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir the butter into the batter. Spoon small dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the top, spreading gently but leaving some visible pockets.
- Drop spoonfuls of lemon curd over the cream cheese layer. Use a knife to swirl it gently through the surface for a beautiful lemon pattern.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is mostly set. The cream cheese portions may remain soft, but the batter should not look raw. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 15–20 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm for a soft, gooey texture or chilled for a firmer, cheesecake-like bite.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Can be served with whipped cream or ice cream for added richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg