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Pineapple Cream Cheese Cobbler

A quick and easy dessert that blends tangy pineapple with silky cream cheese and a golden biscuit-like topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Base
  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (plain) or Greek yogurt
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained reserve 1/4 cup juice
Cobbler Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or toasted coconut for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth. Fold in the drained crushed pineapple, then set this mixture aside.
Make Cobbler Topping
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a soft batter forms.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spoon the cobbler batter over the top in dollops, spreading carefully to cover as much of the surface as possible.
  2. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  3. Let the cobbler cool at least 20 minutes to firm up slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a tangier finish, stir a tablespoon of the reserved pineapple juice into the cream cheese layer before baking. Room temperature ingredients behave better, and ensure pineapple is drained well to avoid excess liquid.