Not all casseroles are savory.
Some of them are warm, sweet, and bubbling over with strawberries—and honestly, those might be my favorite.
This strawberry shortcake skillet cobbler is one of those recipes that feels special without requiring much time or effort. It’s simple, forgiving, and perfect for spring—whether you’re making something for Easter or just want a dessert that feels a little extra.
Everything comes together in one cast iron skillet, which gives you those slightly crisp edges and a soft, tender center. It’s somewhere between a cobbler and a shortcake, and it’s the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
For the strawberry filling
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch (see notes for swaps)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup melted butter
Optional for serving
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a cast iron skillet, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Stir gently and let it sit for a few minutes so the strawberries begin to release their juices.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined.
Spoon the batter over the strawberries. It doesn’t need to be perfect—this is meant to be rustic.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the strawberries are bubbling around the edges.
Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the filling can thicken slightly.
Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes and Tips
If you don’t have cornstarch, use 2 tablespoons of flour instead. It works just as well and keeps things simple.
If your strawberries are especially juicy, the cornstarch or flour helps keep the filling from becoming too runny.
Frozen strawberries can be used—just thaw and drain off excess liquid before baking.
This is the kind of dessert that comes together quickly but feels like something special when it comes out of the oven—golden on top, bubbling underneath, and ready to be shared.
Now that’s BombDiggity. 🍓