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Gooey Lemon Cobbler Recipe

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Gooey Lemon Cobbler is a delightfully tangy and sweet dessert featuring a tender, buttery cake infused with fresh lemon zest and topped with luscious lemon curd. This comforting cobbler combines the bright flavors of lemon with a rich, gooey texture, perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh blueberries for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 1/2 medium lemons)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade lemon curd

Serving Options

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the cobbler batter.
  2. Melt the Butter: Place the butter in a baking dish or pan suitable for oven use and melt it in the preheating oven or on the stovetop until fully melted. Carefully remove from heat.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and kosher salt to combine evenly.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir the room temperature buttermilk and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until a smooth batter forms without lumps.
  5. Pour Batter Over Butter: Immediately pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir; the butter will mix naturally as it bakes, creating a gooey texture.
  6. Add Lemon Curd: Dollop the lemon curd evenly over the top of the batter, swirling slightly if desired, but avoid mixing it in completely to keep pockets of curdiness.
  7. Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cobbler is set but still gooey underneath.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Enhance the flavor and presentation with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or fresh blueberries as preferred.

Notes

  • Use room temperature buttermilk for better batter consistency.
  • The cobbler is best served warm to enjoy its gooey texture.
  • Store leftover cobbler covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
  • Lemon zest from fresh lemons adds vibrant citrus flavor; avoid pre-grated zest.
  • Feel free to substitute lemon curd with homemade or store-bought variants according to taste.

Find it online: https://amandafood.com/gooey-lemon-cobbler-recipe/