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This easy peach cobbler recipe is one of my favorite summer desserts! It has a fresh peach filling and a buttery, from-scratch biscuit topping. Delicious!


Homemade peach cobbler


Peach lovers, this easy peach cobbler recipe is for you! It features a buttery biscuit topping over tons of sweet, juicy peaches. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you have a perfect summer dessert.

If you’ve been following for a while, you know that peaches are one of my favorite parts of summer. I add them to salads, serve them with cheese, top them onto pizza, and, of course, devour them plain.

But nothing beats using them in this homemade peach cobbler. The peaches become juicy and jammy in the oven, almost creating a sauce for the biscuits and ice cream. It’s lightly sweet, a little tangy, warmly spiced…just delicious.

Luckily, this recipe is super simple to make. I hope you’ll try it this summer, while peaches are at their peak. If you like peaches half as much as I do, you’ll love it!


Peach cobbler recipe ingredients


How to Make Peach Cobbler

You can find the complete peach cobbler recipe with measurements below, but for now, here’s a quick overview of how it goes:

The recipe has four simple steps:

  1. Prepping the peaches
  2. Making the topping
  3. Assembling the cobbler
  4. Baking

You’ll start by prepping the peaches. Pit and slice them, then place them in a large bowl with brown sugar, a little lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Can I use frozen peaches?

If you’re making this recipe in summer, try to use fresh peaches. You just can’t beat their texture and flavor!

That said, in a pinch, frozen peaches totally work here. Thaw and drain them before using.


Sprinkling cornstarch over sliced peaches


Toss to coat the sliced peaches in the cornstarch, sugar, and spices. Then, spread them evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Should I peel peaches for peach cobbler?

I don’t peel the peaches when I make peach cobbler. Personally, I don’t mind their texture in the finished dessert, and it makes this recipe super easy to throw together.

That said, if you prefer to peel your peaches, feel free! Here are two ways to do it:

  1. Gently peel the whole peaches with a vegetable peeler.
  2. Boil them. Use a paring knife to cut a small “x” at the bottom of each peach. Drop a few at a time into a pot of boiling water, and cook for 30 seconds. Use a spider to transfer them to an ice bath, then peel away their skins. They should slip right off after boiling!


Mixing sliced peaches with cornstarch and spices


Next, make the biscuit topping. In another large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients—flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.


Working butter into biscuit dough


Add cold, cubed butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal.

Pour in 1/4 cup milk and mix with a spatula to combine. The dough will be dry and shaggy at this point. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to bring the dough together into a ball. I find that another 2 tablespoons usually do the trick.


Hands flattening dough to form biscuits


Then, assemble the cobbler. Tear the dough into golfball-sized pieces and flatten them with your hands until they’re about 1/3-inch thick.

Arrange the biscuits evenly on top of the peaches (this cobbler is peach-heavy, so there’ll be some gaps). Brush with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Finally, bake in a 350°F oven until the biscuits are lightly golden and the peaches are bubbling, 45 to 55 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream. 🙂


Easy peach cobbler in a baking dish


How to Store and Reheat Peach Cobbler

Personal opinion: This homemade peach cobbler recipe is best when it’s freshly baked. Warm, bubbly cobbler + cold ice cream = perfection.

If you have leftovers, store them, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy them cold from the fridge or at room temperature, or reheat them in the microwave or a 350°F oven.


Peach cobbler recipe


More Favorite Summer Desserts

If you love this peach cobbler recipe, try one of these delicious summer desserts next:

Can’t get enough peaches? Check out these 20 Easy Peach Recipes!

Easy Peach Cobbler

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Serves 8

This easy peach cobbler recipe features a buttery biscuit topping and tons of fresh, juicy peaches. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert!

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  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch or similar baking dish.

  • In a large bowl, toss the peaches with the brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  • Make the topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and toss to coat. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.

  • Add the milk and mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Add more as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to moisten any remaining dry flour and bring the mixture together into a soft, cohesive dough. I typically use 2 more tablespoons. Add just enough to bring the dough together, kneading with your hands if necessary.

  • Tear the dough into golfball-sized pieces and use your hands to flatten them until they’re about ⅓-inch thick. Lay them over the peaches in the baking dish. The topping won’t cover all the peaches, so space the biscuits evenly over them, leaving some gaps in between.

  • In a small bowl, stir together the 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon. Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the cobbler.

  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the peaches are bubbling and the biscuits are golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted into the biscuits should come out clean.

  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream.

We recently updated this post with a new recipe and new photos. For the previous version, see this vegan peach cobbler.

 

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Jumbo Caramel Peach Cobbler Muffins—sweet, peachy, and baked to golden perfection. These bakery-style muffins have caramel-like peaches tucked into the base of each cup. The peaches are first tossed with brown sugar and butter, then baked until bubbly and rich, creating the most delicious caramel layer. A simple vanilla muffin batter is poured over the top, then finished with even more peaches before baking. The result? Jumbo muffins with tall, golden tops, caramelized edges, and soft, fluffy centers. Just scrumptious—and my favorite way to bake with late-summer peaches.

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A couple weeks ago, a box of the prettiest peaches showed up at my door. They were completely unexpected but perfectly timed. The sun was shining, I was feeling inspired, and although I hadn’t planned to bake with peaches that day, I immediately changed course.

I had this idea in my head for a peach cobbler-style muffin—one with juicy, caramelized peaches on the bottom, like a peachy upside-down cake meets muffin. I wasn’t sure it would work, but I was ready to try.

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The first batch wasn’t quite right, but I quickly realized the fix: jumbo muffins! They gave the batter room to rise tall, hold those caramel peaches, and bake up just how I imagined.

After a few tweaks (and many, many muffins), I finally got them just right—and I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. These are everything I wanted: warm, sweet, and packed with peak-season peaches!

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Here are the details

Ingredients – for the peaches 

  • peaches
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon – optional
  • vanilla extract
  • salted butter

Ingredients – for the batter

  • salted butter
  • brown sugar
  • plain Greek yogurt – I love the Straus brand
  • eggs
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt

Tools

For these peach muffins, you’ll need a mixing bowl, a knife for slicing, plus a cutting board. And two muffin tins (or use one big one)!

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Steps

Looking for other summer peach desserts? Here are some favorites:

Caramel Peach Dump Cake

Brown Sugar Peach Shortcakes

5 ingredient Raspberry Peach Sherbet

Nonnie’s 5 Ingredient Peach Dump

Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp

Lastly, if you make these Jumbo Caramel Peach Cobbler Muffins. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Jumbo Caramel Peach Cobbler Muffins

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings: 10 jumbo muffins or 16 regular

Calories Per Serving: 281 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners, alternating each to leave space for the muffins to bake. 2. In a bowl, mix the peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), butter, and vanilla. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the peaches into each muffin cup. Bake 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling up around the peaches.3. Meanwhile, make the batter. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, yogurt, and eggs. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined. Mix in 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of the peaches into the batter. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the batter to rest.4. Remove the peaches from the oven and divide the batter among muffin tins, filling to the top. Spoon over the remaining peaches, gently swirling them on top of each muffin. If you still have batter in the bowl, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of batter to the top of each muffin. Bake for 8 minutes, turn the oven down to 350° F. and continue baking another 20 minutes, until the center is set and the edges begin to brown. Some of the sugars will caramelize.5. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes, and pop them out with a butter knife. Enjoy!!

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6 Ingredient Peach Magic Cookies. Made with shredded coconut, salty pretzels, sweet chopped peaches, oats, and a can of sweetened condensed milk. Just mix, scoop, and bake. For even more peachy goodness, add a spoonful of peach jam to each cookie before baking. These take just minutes to prep, and kind of like magic, you’ll have warm, golden cookies with bits of sweet summer peach. Nothing fancy—just simple, nostalgic, and totally delicious!

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I’m so excited to be sharing these cookies! This recipe is easy, no-fuss, and honestly… kind of magic. You won’t believe how quickly they come together or how good they taste—especially if you have sweet, ripe peaches on hand.

I based the recipe on my magic cookie bars. So many of you love those five-ingredient cookies, and these are a fun peachy twist! I swapped cashews for salty pretzel twists and ditched the chocolate chips in favor of chopped yellow peaches and a little jam on top.

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I wasn’t sure how they’d bake up, but they turned out better than expected. Soft, chewy, sweet, a little salty—these are my new favorite treats.

Peach season is the best—so short, so sweet—and these are the perfect cookies to bake while it lasts!

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Here are the details

Ingredients

  • unsweetened fine shredded coconut – I like the Bob’s Red Mill brand
  • salted mini pretzels twist
  • peaches – you could use frozen chopped peaches too, but fresh are ideal
  • old-fashioned rolled oats
  • sweetened condensed milk – the magic ingredient
  • peach jam – if you can pick this up at a farm stand, even better!

Special Tools

You need just a mixing bowl and a cookie sheet for these peach cookies.

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Steps

Step 1: Mix the cookie dough

Grab a big mixing bowl and toss everything in—except the peach jam! The order doesn’t matter, just mix it all up until the sweetened condensed milk evenly coats the ingredients. The dough will be sticky, and that’s exactly what you want.

For the pretzels, I add whole pretzel twists to a zip-top bag and give them a good smash with a rolling pin (or the bottom of a mug!). You’ll want a mix of bigger chunks and some finely crushed bits for the best texture.

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Step 2: Scoop

Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough. I usually do 9 cookies per baking sheet, but it depends on the size of your pan.

If any of your scoops look too loose, just press them together a bit with your hands. These cookies don’t need to be perfect or uniform, so don’t stress!

Gently flatten each cookie and then spoon about a teaspoon of peach jam over the top of each one.

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Step 3: Bake

Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes. I usually pull them out around the 12-minute mark.

Let the cookies finish setting up right on the baking sheet. They might look a little puffed when they come out, but give them a few minutes—they’ll settle into sweet little peachy rounds.

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Make them extra cute!

This is optional, but I love pressing a mini pretzel twist into the top of each cookie just after baking. The peach jam acts like a glaze and makes every cookie feel extra special (and extra delicious!).

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Looking for other summer peach desserts? Here are some favorites:

Caramel Peach Dump Cake

Brown Sugar Peach Shortcakes

5 ingredient Raspberry Peach Sherbet

Nonnie’s 5 Ingredient Peach Dump

Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp

Lastly, if you make these 6 Ingredient Peach Magic Cookies, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

6 Ingredient Peach Magic Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Calories Per Serving: 142 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. Mix all ingredients, except the jam, in a bowl until combined. Scoop out mounds of dough (3 tablespoons or a scant 1/4 cup) onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to push any loose dough back into the dough mounds. Spoon about a teaspoon of jam over each cookie. If desired, you can gently press a pretzel onto the top of each cookie. 3. Bake 12-15 minutes, until golden on top. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes to fully set. Enjoy warm or at room temperature! Delish either way!

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Summer is the prime season for locally grown fruits, especially ripe, sweet berries. Whether you picked up a few quarts at the farmers market or stained your fingers picking your own, here are 13 ways to make blackberries shine. Featuring frosted cakes, jewel-toned cocktails, cool ice cream, and old-fashioned blackberry cobbler, these blackberry recipes are perfect for any party, potluck, or an evening with friends.

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An affogato is an Italian dessert made with two simple ingredients: hot espresso and cold gelato. It’s the perfect easy, delicious treat for a hot day!


Affogato


Let’s make an affogato! This classic Italian dessert is a delicious marriage of two simple ingredients: espresso and gelato or ice cream.

You barely need a recipe to make one (it’s as easy as pouring hot espresso over cold ice cream). But because I think an affogato is the best way to enjoy coffee on a hot day, I couldn’t resist sharing this simple affogato recipe—my preferred ratios and variations included. I hope you’ll take it as an invitation to enjoy this delightful Italian treat for the rest of the summer, no trip to Italy required!

What is an affogato?

First, a little background! The word affogato means “drowned” in Italian, which is a fitting name for this dessert. After all, to make an affogato, you essentially drown ice cream in coffee!

The key thing to note about an affogato is that the espresso should be hot and the ice cream should be cold. The coffee melts the ice cream into a creamy foam, creating a delicious interplay of temperatures and textures.

Though I consider an affogato a dessert, I’ve also seen it on many coffee menus at cafés in Italy. Feel free to enjoy one any time a craving strikes!


Recipe ingredients - espresso and ice cream


How to Make an Affogato

This affogato recipe starts with two simple ingredients:

  • Espresso – Brew it using an espresso machine or a stovetop moka pot. If you don’t have an espresso maker, you can simply use strong brewed coffee.
  • Ice cream or gelato – Fior di latte gelato, which is essentially milk-flavored, is the traditional choice in Italy. At home, my go-to is vanilla. Any good-quality store-bought vanilla gelato or ice cream will be great here, but this homemade ice cream takes an affogato to another level.

The ratio of espresso to ice cream you use is up to you. I always use 1 shot of espresso and 1 or 2 scoops of ice cream depending on whether I’m in the mood for a sweeter or more coffee-forward treat.

To make an affogato, place the ice cream in a serving bowl or glass. Pour the hot espresso or strong brewed coffee on top, and serve immediately!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.


How to make an affogato - Pouring espresso over ice cream


How to Serve an Affogato

Make sure to serve an affogato right away. The combination of hot and cold ingredients is a huge part of what makes one so delicious, so dig in while the ice cream is still somewhat firm and the espresso still has some warmth.

Small serving bowls or glasses are best for this recipe so that the mixture pools at the bottom. You’ll likely start by eating with a spoon and then switch to drinking partway through.

Kick things up a notch by pairing your affogato with biscotti. A crunchy cookie is the perfect partner for this creamy coffee dessert!

Variations

  • Use a different ice cream flavor. The sky’s the limit! So many flavors would be excellent here. Try chocolate ice cream, coffee ice cream, caramel, cherry, or hazelnut.
  • Add a liqueur. Make a boozy affogato by drizzling in a tablespoon of amaretto. If you like espresso martinis and have Kahlúa on hand, it would be good here too.
  • Dress it up. I love a dusting of cocoa powder or sprinkle of chocolate shavings on top.
  • Make it decaf. If you want to enjoy an affogato after dinner but don’t want to load up on caffeine, feel free to use decaf espresso or coffee in this recipe.


Affogato recipe


More Easy Summer Desserts

If you love this recipe, try one of these easy summer desserts next:

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In the August magazine issue of Bon Appétit, we’re chasing every last bit of summer. That means planting container-friendly crops (it’s not too late!), chatting with the owner of ice cream empire Jenni’s, who has her sights set on fiber, and traveling to Hawai’i to speak with local writers, chefs, and poets. And of course, it wouldn’t be summer without a lineup of new recipes that taste like sunshine.

Our Test Kitchen shared easy dinners that make the most of late summer produce. Start with this Spicy Eggplant Frittata. It’s made with long Japanese eggplants that turn custardy when cooked. Then make these 30-minute Soy-Glazed Salmon Bowls, featuring a crunchy salad of blanched green beans.

It wouldn’t be summer without peak-season tomatoes. Yes, they’re delicious fanned on toast or popped straight into your mouth, but if you’re looking to give them special treatment, we’ve got you covered. Make this zippy Tomato Auguachile, best scooped onto shatteringly crisp tostadas. Or try these aromatic and tender Gingery Pork-Stuffed Tomatoes, perfect for a crowd.

And to instantly cool down, make this Matcha Berry Frozen Yogurt. Inspired by a fruity iced matcha latte, this icy treat is one you’ll reach for all summer long. Keep reading for all the recipes from our August issue.

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Compact and self-contained, the list of reasons to love a hand pie is long. Especially for people who love a well-baked, buttery pie crust. Hand pies know how much pie crust fans love them. Compared to a standard slice of pie, the ratio of crust to filling of a hand pie is excellent. These peach hand pies are best made with ripe, flavor-packed summer fruit. Goat cheese and a kiss of green chili pulls them toward the savory side, while a bit of brown sugar bumps up the sweetness of the peaches. They’re wonderful, and I’m thrilled I have a stack of them in my freezer right now – shaped and filled – ready to bake on a whim. Let’s talk about a few important details, to get them right.
Peach hand pies on a baking sheet

What Makes a Good Hand Pie?

There are really just two main components that need focus: the crust and the filling.

  • The crust: This is my ride-or-die all-butter, flaky pie crust. It’s perfect for these hand pies and provides all the flavor and structure you need. Basically, you need a crust that provides structure. If you don’t get that right, you’re in trouble. Be sure to bake your hand pies at high baking temperature until golden and well set. No pale, underbaked hand pies please. Look at the structure and color on this one below, that’s what you’re after.
    The golden crispy base of peach hand pie
  • The filling: To avoid a soggy hand pie, moisture is a bit of an enemy. Fruit (like peaches) can put off a good amount of it. A bit of moisture (and the flavor that comes with it) is ok, but I like to use a slotted spoon when filling hand pies to leave some of that behind. I also like a filling with strong, balanced flavors.

Hand Pie: Step By Step

Ok, let’s do a quick run through of the major steps before you jump into the recipe.

First thing, roll out the pie dough (below). Go thinner rather than thicker – about 1/8 inch. You can gather any scraps into a ball, re-chill, and keep rolling until you’ve used all your dough.
pie dough rolled out on marble counter
Stamp out your hand pie shapes. Again, use all of your dough.
pie dough stamped into squares for hand pies
If your pie dough (little squares) is getting too warm at this point, arrange the squares on a parchment-lined backing sheets and pop in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes. Summer is the most challenging season for handling pie dough. Now, get ready to fill the hand pies, working quickly. Use the egg wash at this point, brushing the edges of the dough, for a good seal.
hand pie fillings including peaches, basil, goat cheese
Fruit first, goat cheese second. (below)
pie dough topped with peaches and goat cheese
Once the pies are filled, top them, and use a fork around the perimeters for an extra good seal (photo below). This way the pies don’t leak while baking.
peach hand pies arranged on a sheet before baking
Pop the pies in the freezer for 10-15 minutes (or longer), before brushing with more egg wash (below), and cutting a few vents in each pie top.
hand pies on a baking sheet after brushing with egg wash
Exciting, you’re almost there. We’re ready to bake! Keep an eagle eye on the baking process and resist the urge to take the hand pies out of the oven too soon. Look for good color and structure. Look at the bottoms of the hand pies, in addition to the tops, in order to gauge where you’re at in the baking process.
Two peach hand pies on a plate

Other tips:

Hand pies are best consumed sooner rather than later. A second day hand pie is, likely, a sad, soft hand pie. Although, you might be able to revive one by popping it back in the oven for a few minutes. Quite honestly, you’re better off freezing the pies just after filling and finish the baking process just before you want to enjoy them. This is a long way of saying, bake as many as you think you’ll eat, freeze the rest.
close up photo of peach hand pies on a baking sheet

Variations:

  • A Lil Bit More Rustic: Swap in a bit of spelt flour when making the pie crust. This recipe calls for 330 g of flour, and I like to swap in 30 g spelt flour.
  • Pluot or Plum Hand Pies: Simply swap in whatever stone fruit you have for the peaches.
  • Shape: Experiment with different shaped pies.  I love hand pies with corners – shaped into squares or triangles. The corners get extra toasty and delicious. But have fun playing around with the shape of your hand pies. Circles are a classic, as are half-moons and crescents.

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20 Easy 4th of July Desserts http://livelaughlovedo.com/20-easy-4th-of-july-desserts/ http://livelaughlovedo.com/20-easy-4th-of-july-desserts/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:39:13 +0000 http://livelaughlovedo.com/2025/07/06/20-easy-4th-of-july-desserts/ [ad_1]

Our best 4th of July desserts! Round out your Independence Day menu with one of these delicious sweet treats. Find pies, ice cream, cookies, and more!


4th of July desserts - Strawberry tiramisu


Looking for 4th of July dessert ideas? You’re in the right place! I’ve rounded up our best 4th of July desserts below. They include no-bake sweets, easy frozen treats, portable options like cookies and bars, and TONS of delicious baked goods packed with summer fruit. You’ll even find some red, white, and blue ideas in the mix!

All these desserts are easy to prepare, and many are great for making ahead (ideal for when you’re hosting or attending a gathering, if you ask me). Choose one for a sweet ending to your Independence Day BBQ—you can’t go wrong here!

Fruity 4th of July Desserts


strawberry shortcake


Strawberry Shortcake

Use a mix of blueberries and strawberries for extra 4th of July flair!


blackberry cobbler


Blackberry Cobbler

If you’re looking for easy 4th of July desserts, you’ll love this blackberry cobbler. The batter comes together in one bowl in less than 10 minutes. The oven takes care of the rest!


Cherry pie


Homemade Cherry Pie

This homemade cherry pie is a show-stopping 4th of July dessert! A flaky, buttery pie crust surrounds the juicy, jammy cherry filling.


4th of July dessert ideas - Lemon bars


Lemon Bars

I brought these bars to a Fourth of July fireworks show a few summers ago, and I came home without a single one left! Their light, lemony flavor makes them a refreshing summer treat.


Peach crisp


Peach Crisp

This recipe is one of my favorite desserts to make when I’m entertaining in the summer. You can make the crumble topping ahead of time, so when you’re ready to serve, you can just assemble and bake!


Fourth of July desserts - Lemon blueberry bread


Lemon Blueberry Bread

This easy quick bread is moist, bright, and packed with jammy berries. Top it with my 2-ingredient lemon glaze for an extra zesty pop.

No-Bake 4th of July Desserts


Slice of no-bake strawberry tiramisu


Strawberry Tiramisu

This no-bake dessert tastes like the best strawberry shortcake you’ve ever tried, but it has a soft, creamy tiramisu-like texture. Add blueberries to create festive red, white, and blue layers!


4th of July Desserts - No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake


Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake sets up in the freezer, so it’s a perfect treat for a hot summer day.


No-bake peanut butter bars


Peanut Butter Bars

Love peanut butter cups? You’ll love these easy bars too. They have a crisp chocolate topping and gooey peanut butter base.


4th of July Desserts - No-Bake Fruit Tart


Summer Fruit Tart

This no-bake tart has a graham cracker crust, a creamy vegan cream cheese filling, and fresh berries and peaches on top. It feels elegant, but it’s surprisingly easy to make!


Best Fourth of July Dessert Recipes - Grilled Peaches


Grilled Peaches

If you have the grill going for veggie burgers or corn on the cob, throw on some fresh peaches too! They become even sweeter and juicier as they cook. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious Fourth of July dessert.

Frozen 4th of July Desserts


Homemade vanilla ice cream


Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

If you ask me, an ice cream sundae bar is one of the best 4th of July dessert ideas. Take it to the next level by using homemade ice cream!


4th of July desserts - Homemade Chocolate ice cream


Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Heads up, chocolate lovers: you won’t be able to resist seconds!


Watermelon popsicles recipe


Watermelon Popsicles

I think watermelon is a must on the 4th of July, and these fruity popsicles are a fun way to add it to your celebration. Made with just watermelon and lime juice, they’re super refreshing and easy to make.


Ice cream cake


Ice Cream Cake

I had a blast developing this recipe a few summers ago, and it’s since become one of my favorite Fourth of July dessert recipes. Fresh raspberries and three layers of store-bought ice cream top a thin layer of chocolate cake. Any type of ice cream will work here, so use whatever flavors you love!

Crowd-Pleasing Cookies and Bars


Best chocolate chip cookie recipe


Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate, these classic cookies are always a hit.


4th of July Desserts - Best peanut butter cookies


Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter lovers won’t be able to get enough of these! They have soft, chewy middles, crisp edges, and a delicious nutty flavor.


Easy 4th of July desserts - Blondie recipe


Blondies

Made with brown butter and white chocolate chips, these easy bars are chewy, butterscotch-y perfection. To feed a crowd, double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.


Fourth of July desserts - Oatmeal cookies


Perfect Oatmeal Cookies

These soft, chewy cookies are great with all kinds of mix-ins. I love adding dried cherries and chocolate chips for a summery twist!


Best Brownie Recipe


Best Homemade Brownies

One of the best 4th of July desserts…and best desserts, period. Brownies are never a bad idea. 😊

Best 4th of July Desserts: No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Chilling Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 9 hours

Serves 9

This strawberry tiramisu is one of the best 4th of July desserts! Packed with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and tender ladyfingers, it’s a delicious no-bake summer treat.

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  • Thinly slice half the strawberries and set aside. Dice the remaining strawberries and place in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar, balsamic vinegar, and salt and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat as needed, for 10 minutes, or until the strawberries cook down into a juicy sauce.

  • Set a fine mesh strainer over a medium heatproof bowl. Pass the strawberry sauce through the strainer to remove the solids. Set the solids aside for assembling the tiramisu. Add the water to the juices in the bowl and stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the tiramisu.

  • In a large bowl, mix together the mascarpone and vanilla extract.

  • In another large bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat the cream and powdered sugar on medium speed for 5 to 8 minutes, or until soft to medium peaks form. Gradually and gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone, mixing until just combined.

  • Assemble the tiramisu. Dip half the ladyfingers into the strawberry syrup one at a time, leaving each one in the liquid just long enough to coat it on all sides. Arrange the dipped ladyfingers evenly at the bottom of a 9×9-inch or similar baking dish, cutting them if necessary to fully cover the bottom.

  • Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly on top, then evenly dot the reserved cooked strawberry solids on top of the mascarpone. Top with half the sliced strawberries.

  • Dip the remaining ladyfingers into the strawberry syrup one at a time, placing them in an even layer on top of the sliced strawberries. Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture and remaining sliced strawberries.

  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

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Peach Cobbler http://livelaughlovedo.com/peach-cobbler/ http://livelaughlovedo.com/peach-cobbler/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:19:01 +0000 http://livelaughlovedo.com/2025/07/03/peach-cobbler/ [ad_1]

I do a few things to make a stand-out peach cobbler. The first thing is have patience, because a good cobbler depends on great fruit. Beyond that, I add a couple ingredients for depth and dimension, while still adhering to the ideas that cobblers and (related) crisps should be simple and easy. The opposite of fussy. You want to be able to throw one together on a whim as a sweet treat to share with friends after a night of grilling. Or, as a compliment to a family-style dinner. The good news is our peaches have been wildly delicious this year, so let’s jump into a few cobbler details and considerations.
peach cobbler in a pan after baking

Choosing Peaches for Peach Cobbler

The best cobblers are made with ripe fruit. The aroma of peaches is the best indicator of ripeness. Go for the peaches that smell the most peachy. The other way to tell is to gently handle the peach you’re considering. The best ones will give to a bit of pressure but aren’t soft all over. Store your peaches at room temperature until perfectly ripe, then you need to eat them (ideal) or move them to a refrigerator and enjoy over the next couple of days.
ripe peaches on counter for peach cobbler

What Varietal of Peach is Best?

The correct answer is: the best peach cobblers start with peaches that are ripe, fragrant, and delicious.

How to Make Peach Cobbler

To make a cobbler there are a number of steps. You basically make a fruit mixture by tossing your fruit, in this case peaches, along with sugar and a thickener. The other component is the biscuit-like topping. This is dolloped over the fruit in a baking pan and baked until the topping is golden and well set, and the fruit is bubbling.
baking pan buttered plus lemon zest
Special touches: I like to butter the cobbler pan and add lemon zest. It perfumes the whole dessert and provides balance to the sweetness of the peaches. 
tossing peached in bowl with sugar
Above, you can see the fruit being gently tossed.
cobbler topping dough being mixed in a bowl
This is the topping dough, above. Aim for a tender result by avoiding the temptation to over mix. Minimal handling will result in a more tender dough.
peach cobbler in a pan before baking
You can see, above, what the cobbler looks like before going into the oven. I’d even argue that your dollops should be a bit smaller than what you see here, to ensure full and even baking.

What to Serve with Peach Cobbler

Peaches and cream is a classic combination for good reason. You could lightly sweeten the cream or coconut milk here, maybe use the tiniest pinch of salt as well. I also like to skip the cream, on occasion, and explore the citrus side of things – in line with the lemon zest and juice in the recipe.

Peach cobbler in a baking pan
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Mixed Berry Cobbler – Fit Foodie Finds http://livelaughlovedo.com/mixed-berry-cobbler-fit-foodie-finds/ http://livelaughlovedo.com/mixed-berry-cobbler-fit-foodie-finds/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:22:08 +0000 http://livelaughlovedo.com/2025/06/25/mixed-berry-cobbler-fit-foodie-finds/ [ad_1]

This cottage cheese berry cobbler is crisp on top, gooey underneath, and made with simple ingredients for an easy yet stunning dessert to serve a crowd. Blended cottage cheese is used in place of buttermilk in the cobbler biscuits, and it’s officially the latest addition to our cottage cheese obsession 😋.

I love serving this berry cobbler at backyard BBQs with the neighbors — it’s always a hit, but requires such little prep. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summer dessert.

A skillet of mixed berry cobbler topped with golden biscuit dough, a dollop of whipped cream, a mint garnish, and a side of fresh raspberries.

Some Key Ingredients

  • Blended cottage cheese: most berry cobbler recipes use buttermilk in the cobbler biscuits, but I’m using blended cottage cheese! Ya’ll know Fit Foodie Finds jumped on the cottage cheese train a longggg time back, and it’s just so dang versatile! It helps make these cobbler biscuits flakey, and adds a protein boost to boot 👑.
  • Mixed berries: both fresh or frozen mixed berries will work for this cobbler! But fresh berries will take a bit more time to cook down, so for that reason, I prefer using a bag of frozen mixed berries.
  • Brown sugar: brown sugar is the sweetener you’ll use in both the filling and the cobbler biscuits on top! You won’t find any granulated sugar in this berry cobbler recipe 😋

Find the list of full ingredients in the recipe card below.

Step-by-step images show the process of making a berry cobbler, from mixing berries and dough, to baking, and serving with whipped cream and a mint garnish.

Equipment to Gather

  • 10 – 12 in. cast iron skillet (you can also use an 8×8 in. or 9×9 in. baking pan if you don’t have a cast iron skillet)
  • Large bowl for tossing the frozen berries with cornstarch and brown sugar before baking.
  • Another large bowl for mixing the cobbler biscuit dough! This is a no-knead dough, so you can easily mix it in one bowl.
  • Silicone spatula for mixing up the cobbler biscuits. Using a silicone spatula helps prevent the dough from sticking to the spatula.
  • High-speed blender or food processor for blending up the cottage cheese to use in the cobbler biscuits! This is our favorite ⤵
beast blender.

Our Favorite

Beast Blender

The Beast Blender is our go-to blender for smoothies, dips, soups, and everything in between. It’s the perfect size and moderately priced. Oh, and oh-so powerful!

Serving Suggestions

Top this cottage cheese berry cobbler with some fresh whipped cream and a sprig of mint. I also love serving this cobbler with a big ol’ scoop of vanilla ice cream on those hot summer nights.

What is the different between a berry cobbler and a berry crumble or crisp?

This berry cobbler features a biscuit topping like most traditional cobblers do. Berry crumbles and crisps have a crumbly streusel topping. Try my sheet pan fruit crisp or lemon blueberry crumble bars if you’re hoping to get your streusel topping fix 😋😋.

Can you make this cobbler gluten-free?

I have not tested this berry cobbler with gluten free flour, but if you do, please leave a comment and let us know how it goes! My go-to GF flour is alway, always Bob’s Red Mill 1:1, so I recommend starting there if you’re looking to make this recipe gluten-free ❤.

A bowl of mixed berry cobbler topped with whipped cream and a mint leaf, served with fresh strawberries and raspberries on the side.

More Crisps, Crumbles and Cobblers to Try

  • Place 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter into a 10-12-inch cast iron skillet and place in the oven. Preheat oven to 350℉.

  • Add the frozen berries, brown sugar, and corn starch to a large bowl. Stir to coat all of the berries. Set aside.

  • While the butter is melting, make the biscuits. Add the flour, baking powder, ¼ cup brown sugar, salt, and blended cottage cheese to a bowl. Using a silicone spatula, stir until a ball starts to form. Then, switch to your hands and knead until a ball forms.

  • Once the butter has melted, remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the berries to the bottom of the pan. Break the cobbler biscuit dough into biscuit-looking pieces and place them on top of the mixed berries.

  • Whisk an egg and brush it across the top of the biscuits, then top with the remaining brown sugar.

  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

  • Frozen or fresh berries work in this recipe, but fresh berries will take a bit more time to cook down. I prefer frozen berries.
  • 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pans would work in place of the skillet.

Calories: 224 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 5 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 24 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.

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