No one can resist the sweet juicy fruit and cake-like topping of a nostalgic Bisquick Peach Cobbler.
Okay, y’all, who’s down for our version of a classic Southern dessert? I think every hand will be raised when that dessert is Bisquick peach cobbler!
Ah. That soft, sweet fruit nestled between the cinnamon-spiced “cobbles,” all the tastes and textures perfectly married together, warm and wonderful. While cobbler desserts—cooked fruits with dollops of dough, often biscuit dough as in our recipe here—are popular all across the U.S., peach cobbler is considered a traditional dish of the Deep South. After all, the most delectable peaches are grown in Georgia and South Carolina (the peach is the state fruit!), and you know you’ve been given a very high compliment when a Southerner tells you “you’re pretty as a peach.”
Traditionally, cobblers have a top crust, but one thing I absolutely love about this recipe is that the biscuit layer is on the bottom BUT it rises up around the fruit during the baking process, which gives you the delicious fruit and crust laced with those warm spices in every bite. And it could not be easier to make: Mix up the crust batter and put it in your baking dish; toss the drained peaches in sugar and lay them on top, then bake! That’s it (except for pulling the Vanilla Ice Cream out of the freezer when you’re ready to serve!).
While no one can argue that vanilla ice cream isn’t perfect on top of warm peach cobbler, I’ve found something that I have to say might be even better: White Dream Ice Cream. The addition of marshmallows and white chocolate chips to this creamy vanilla ice cream base is simply… well, dreamy!
All About Bisquick
Chances are good that you always have a box of Bisquick in your pantry. If you don’t, you probably should. This shelf-stable mix of flour, shortening, salt, sugar, and baking powder is a go-to for pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins, dumplings, and so much more… including cobblers!
In 1930, General Mills salesman Carl Smith was traveling to San Francisco by train. The dining car was closed, but he was hungry, so he asked if the chef might be able to prepare something for him—something quick and easy (he didn’t want to cause the chef any trouble, but he was really hungry!). Not long after the request, a plate of piping hot biscuits appeared, and a few minutes after that, the chef revealed to Smith that he kept a pre-mixed blend of baking ingredients on hand so he could whip up biscuits in minutes. Smith took this info back to the food scientists at General Mills, and in 1931, Bisquick was born!
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Once the cobbler is cooled, wrap the pan tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer the cobbler to an airtight container, and it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended, as the cobbler may be rendered soggy upon thawing.
Do You Have To Use Canned Peaches In This Recipe?
No! You can use slices of fresh peaches or thawed frozen peaches, as well.
Is There A Vegan Version Of This Recipe?
You can easily make this recipe vegan by substituting plant-based butter for dairy butter and mixing together lemon juice and almond milk to replace the buttermilk. You’ll also need a plant-based ice cream for serving.
Serving Suggestions
Bisquick peach cobbler is meant to be served with vanilla ice cream, but if you love to mix fruits, try it with Strawberry Ice Cream. If ice cream’s not your thing, serve the cobbler with Strawberry Whipped Cream and a drizzle of Blueberry Sauce. And speaking of mixing fruits, I love to serve Bisquick peach cobbler topped with Poached Peaches With Raspberries because you can never have too many peaches, and they are so perfect with raspberries.
You know how I love a themed meal, and here’s one of my favorites from the South. Start with this Gumbo, move on to a Lowcountry Boil with a side of Jenny’s Cornbread, and end with this cobbler. Oh, and don’t forget the Southern Sweet Tea.
Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cans sliced peaches 15 ounces each, drained
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In an ungreased 9-inch square baking dish, stir together the baking mix, buttermilk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in the melted butter until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the drained peaches with the granulated sugar.
- Spoon the peach and sugar mixture over the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is set.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
I love this recipe. I had this in my recipe box and somehow I lost it. I was so happy to find this one.
It’s the best and easiest!
Thanks Terry, I agree!