Description
Sweet southern cherry cobbler bars merge classic comfort with modern dessert flair, delivering a delightful slice of homemade goodness. Buttery crumble layers and juicy cherries create a perfect balance that will enchant your taste buds with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet and Nuts Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create an even base layer by spreading the cherry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously distribute the dry yellow cake mix over the cherry filling, creating a uniform layer that will transform into a crumbly topping during baking.
- Enhance the texture and flavor by drizzling melted butter across the cake mix layer, allowing it to seep through and create a rich, moist foundation.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the butter-coated cake mix, adding a delightful crunch and nutty undertone to the dessert.
- Dust the entire surface with a light coating of ground cinnamon, which will infuse the bars with a warm, aromatic essence.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate the dessert is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler bars to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps them set and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into individual bars, serving while still slightly warm to maximize the delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet cherries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your cobbler bars.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty aroma and add a deeper, richer taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the yellow cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix or almond flour blend to maintain the same texture and deliciousness.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to elevate the dessert’s indulgence and create a delightful contrast of temperatures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg