Here’s a detailed, step-by-step version:

🍓 Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler

🛒 Ingredients

For the Batter

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling

1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
OR 2½ cups fresh strawberries + ½ cup sugar (see fresh option below)

For the Cream Cheese Layer

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Step-By-Step Directions

Step 1: Preheat & Melt Butter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place butter in a 9×13 baking dish.
Put dish in oven until butter melts (about 5 minutes).
Remove from oven — do NOT stir.

Step 2: Make the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
Stir in:
- Milk
- Vanilla

Mix until smooth (don’t overmix).

Step 3: Pour Batter

Pour batter evenly over the melted butter.
Do NOT stir.

The butter will rise around the edges — that’s perfect.

Step 4: Prepare Cream Cheese Layer

Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Mix until creamy.

Drop spoonfuls evenly over the batter.

Step 5: Add Strawberries

Spoon strawberry pie filling evenly over the top.
Do NOT stir.

Layers should look messy — that’s exactly right.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes until:

Top is golden brown
Edges are bubbly
Center is mostly set

It will still jiggle slightly in the center — that’s okay.

Step 7: Cool Slightly

Let rest 15–20 minutes before serving.

The creamy layer will set as it cools.

🍓 Fresh Strawberry Option

If using fresh strawberries:

Combine sliced strawberries with ½ cup sugar.
Let sit 15 minutes to release juices.
Use as directed above.

For thicker filling, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

🔥 Pro Tips

Don’t mix the layers — magic happens while baking.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Add ½ teaspoon almond extract for bakery-style flavor.
For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk.

🧊 Storage

Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
Reheat individual servings in microwave.
Best served warm.