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Frozen Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cobbler

This delightful dessert combines juicy blueberries, zesty lemons, and creamy cream cheese for a comforting treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Filling
  • 6 cups frozen wild blueberries Essential for a burst of flavor.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Balances the tartness of the lemons.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Acts as a thickener for the filling.
  • 1 large lemon (zested) Adds fragrance to the dish.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed) Enhances overall flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth to the filling.
Cobbler Batter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For sweetness in the batter.
  • ½ cup butter (melted) Provides richness.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Enhances lemon flavor.
  • ¾ cup milk (warm to the touch) Adds creaminess.
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adds aromatic note.
  • 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour Forms the structure.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps the batter rise.
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) Provides a creamy element.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Sweeten the cream cheese mixture.
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream Adds tanginess.
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons coarse demerara sugar Creates a crunchy topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. In a baking dish, combine frozen blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake to warm the blueberries.
  4. In a large bowl, mix remaining lemon zest and granulated sugar until fragrant. Add melted butter, lemon juice, warm milk, sea salt, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  5. Sift flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients and fold together until lumpy.
  6. In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Remove the blueberry filling from the oven. Scoop cream cheese filling onto blueberries, then spread cobbler batter over the top.
  8. Sprinkle with coarse demerara sugar.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Can be made ahead of time and baked before serving. Consider flavor enhancements like nutmeg.