Summertime is the perfect season for enjoying ripe strawberries, and there’s no better way to use them than in a delicious Strawberry Cobbler. My Bisquick strawberry cobbler is an easy and delightful recipe, requiring just Bisquick and milk for the topping. Simply mix the two ingredients and drop them over the strawberry filling for a quick and tasty treat.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Bisquick Convenience
Bisquick strawberry cobbler is a hit because it leverages the convenience of Bisquick mix, which simplifies the baking process without compromising on flavor. The pre-mixed ingredients ensure a consistent texture and taste. - Quick and Easy Preparation
One of the most appealing aspects of Bisquick strawberry cobbler is its quick and easy preparation. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a delicious, homemade dessert in no time, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings or satisfying cravings. - Fresh or Frozen Strawberries
This cobbler shines with its versatility in using either fresh or frozen strawberries. Fresh strawberries add a burst of natural sweetness and a vibrant color, while frozen strawberries offer the convenience of year-round availability, ensuring you can enjoy this delightful dessert any time. So you can also try making strawberry blueberry salad, apple strawberry crisp, or strawberry french toast.
Fresh Strawberries
Although strawberries are available year round in the grocery store, they are at their peak in the summer. Is there anything more delicious than biting into a fresh, juicy strawberry?
Freshly picked strawberries are abundant in the summer and available at farmers markets and fruit stands. That’s where you will get the freshest, best strawberries, short of picking them yourself!
Once you’ve tasted freshly picked strawberries, you may notice they taste better than store bought strawberries. Unfortunately, cold temperatures like refrigeration, decrease the intense fresh strawberry flavor.
Of course, fresh strawberries will make the most delicious, freshest tasting Strawberry Cobbler.
How To Store Fresh Strawberries
Strawberries have delicate outer skin. Did you know that ripening strawberries on the vine can be ruined by heavy rainfall? The rain damages the soft fruit and leads to the fruit soaking up water.
To preserve your fresh strawberries:
- Don’t wash strawberries until you are ready to use them.
- If you are using them the same day, keep them on the counter at room temperature.
- To store for strawberries for use within a few days, insulate them with paper towels. Add a layer on top and one on the bottom of your strawberries and keep in a sealed storage container.
If you cannot use your strawberries within a few days, freeze them with the directions below.
Frozen Strawberries
Fresh strawberries have a short refrigeration life. So, you might need to freeze your fresh strawberries to preserve them for later use.
How to freeze strawberries
- Without washing, place them on a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen solid.
- Then, store in an airtight container or ziptop freezer bag.
- Let thaw in refrigerator or in a colander.
- Wash just before using.
By freezing strawberries with this method, they can be used as fresh in this strawberry cobbler recipe.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
To make this Bisquick Strawberry Cobbler, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- strawberries
- instant or minute tapioca
- sugar
- Bisquick
- milk
This recipe is pretty adaptable. So, I have suggestions for substitutions that I’ll cover below.
Cobbler Ingredient Substitutions
For the best results with frozen strawberries, drain them well before using them. Use a colander to ensure that all the moisture is drained from the strawberries.
Look for “instant” or “minute” tapioca. There is a difference. The right tapioca will turn the strawberries and sugar into a perfectly jelled base for this amazing fruit cobbler.
Whole or 2% milk will yield the most tender biscuits. It is because the milk fat helps raise the biscuits during baking. You can use non-fat and lactose-free milk in this recipe.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
Out of Bisquick? Check out our strawberry and blueberry dessert recipe instead.
To make this recipe without Bisquick, use my Easy 3 Ingredient Biscuits to top your cobbler. Pat the dough to 1/2″ thick and use 2″ biscuit cutters. What if you don’t have biscuit cutters? Cut them into 2″ squares.
Or make your own Bisquick! Here is my easy baking mix recipe to keep on hand.
Fruit Cobbler Variations
You can easily make variations of this fruit cobbler. Just use 2 cups of strawberries and 2 cups of these other fruits:
- Strawberry Rhubarb
- Peach Strawberry
- Strawberry Blueberry
- Mixed Berries (Blackberries and Strawberries)
- Cherry Strawberry
Easy Strawberry Pie Filling from scratch
This Bisquick Strawberry Cobbler recipe is essentially strawberry pie filling with biscuit topping. But, it is so quick and easy and tastes so much better than canned fruit filling.
Plus, making homemade strawberry cobbler solves all these questions:
- What can I make from strawberries?
- I need a good dessert for a potluck or picnic.
- What do I do with all these strawberries?
- Is there a dessert I can take camping?
- What to do with strawberries that are going bad.
The answer to each of those questions is Strawberry Cobbler! If you have a lot of strawberries, you can easily make double this recipe. Just use two casserole dishes or skillets.
Cast Iron Cooking
Using a cast-iron skillet to make a cobbler is genius. Especially if you are going camping or having a campfire. The cast-iron skillet can go right over a fire grate. Once the cobbler is bubbly and the biscuits are golden, you will know it’s done.
As you can see, Strawberry Cobbler served in a cast-iron skillet makes such a nice presentation. Especially for an outdoor potluck or BBQ.
How to make the Best Strawberry Cobbler
Wash, hull, and quarter or slice strawberries and place in a medium-sized bowl. Add sugar and tapioca and mix well.
Let the strawberries, sugar, and tapioca rest for 15 minutes. This allows the tapioca to activate and thicken the mixture while baking.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Gently stir together Bisquick and milk until only large lumps of flour are visible.
Add the strawberries to the bottom of the casserole dish or skillet. Drop the biscuit mixture by the spoonful, about 8 biscuits total.
Bake at 350ºF for 35–40 minutes, until the strawberry filling is bubbly and the biscuits on top are golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or cream cheese.
How to serve Strawberry Cobbler With Bisquick
Top your Strawberry Cobbler with Bisquick off with these delicious toppings:
- Cream Cheese
- Whipped Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can freeze cobbler in a tightly sealed container for up to three months. To reheat, bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.
If they are commercially frozen strawberries, they will have a lot of moisture. So, defrost them as directed the bag. Then let them drain in a colander so you can remove the excess moisture. This will keep the filling thick and jelled, instead of runny.
Bisquick does make a gluten-free version. Use it for the perfect gluten-free Strawberry Cobbler. See the notes section of the recipe for gluten-free Bisquick Strawberry Cobbler directions.
Yes, you can prepare the strawberries ahead of time. Mix them in a bowl and keep them in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Yes, see above (Bisquick substitutions) for how to make these biscuits if you don’t have Bisquick.
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Bisquick Strawberry Cobbler
Equipment
- cast iron skillet 11-12 inches - or 8×10-inch casserole dish or baking pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds strawberries hulled and quartered or sliced – ** 2 pounds = two 16 oz containers
- ¼ cup instant tapioca
- ½ cup granulated cane sugar
- 2½ cups Bisquick or gluten free Bisquick
- 1 cup whole milk or 2%
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and quarter or slice strawberries and place in a medium bowl. Add sugar and tapioca and mix well. Let strawberries rest for 15 minutes (to activate the tapioca) while you prepare the biscuit mixture below.
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Gently stir together Bisquick and milk in a medium mixing bowl until only large lumps of flour are visible.
- Add the strawberry mixture to the bottom of the casserole dish or skillet. Drop the biscuits mixture by the spoonful, about 8 biscuits total.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the strawberry filling is bubbly and the biscuits on top are golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or cream cheese.
Tara says
Oooh, such a fun and easy summertime dessert! The flavors sound absolutely fantastic. Definitely the perfect use for strawberries.
Charah says
Love this recipe, thank you
Lubna says
This turned out super delicious. I am going make this again over weekend…
Heather says
Quick and easy cobbler, such an easy and delicious sweet treat! Thanks so much!
Harriet Young says
This is an absolutely delightful strawberry cobbler! Sweet, sharp and comforting.