Ingredients and Weight:
- Fresh cherries (pitted): 1 pound
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/4 cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/8 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes): 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients and cut them in using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and mix just until a dough forms.
- Pour the cherry mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough on top of the cherry mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cobbler is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet, tangy, and chocolatey
- Warm and comforting
- Perfect for dessert or a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This cobbler is absolutely delicious! The cherry and chocolate flavors are the perfect combination."
- "I love the flaky topping and the juicy cherry filling."
- "This is a really easy recipe to follow, and it always turns out great."
- "I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and it was heavenly."
- "This cobbler is a real crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times for parties, and it's always a hit."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have pitted cherries, you can buy canned pitted cherries. Just drain the cherries before using them.
- To make the cobbler gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
- To make the cobbler dairy-free, use almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving to prevent the topping from becoming soggy.
