Cherry-Lime Cobbler with Vanilla Créme Fraîche Biscuits
Cherry-Lime Cobbler with Vanilla Créme Fraîche Biscuits is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
Stir brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in large nonstick skillet; stir in 1/2 cup water.
Stir over medium heat until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
Add cherries; bring to boil, scraping sides of skillet and stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in lime juice and lime peel.
Transfer filling to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
Place dish on rimmed baking sheet.
Whisk flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
Whisk crème fraîche, vanilla, and lime peel in small bowl.
Add crème fraîche mixture to dry ingredients; stir with fork just until dough begins to come together.
Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead just until dough holds together, about 6 turns.
Gather dough into round; pat out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Using 3-inch biscuit cutter or cookie cutter dipped in flour, cut out rounds.
Gather dough scraps together; pat out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out more dough rounds for a total of 6.
Transfer rounds to another rimmed baking sheet; brush tops lightly with milk, then sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
Place cherries on baking sheet in bottom third of oven and biscuits in top third of oven.
Bake until cherries are bubbling and biscuits are golden, about 17 minutes.
Divide warm cherries among 6 bowls; top each with 1 biscuit and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.