Tropical “Velvet-Pocket” Pineapple Cobbler
This is a “one-bowl” prep that tastes like a vacation in the middle of a holiday spread.
| Category | Details |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Bake Time | 45–50 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour |
| Yield | 8–10 servings |
🍴 Ingredients
- The Fruit Base:
- 1 can (20 oz) Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 can (20 oz) Pineapple tidbits (drained)
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- The “Velvet” Pockets:
- 8 oz Cream cheese, cubed and chilled
- The Cobbler Crust:
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking powder & ¼ tsp Salt
- ¾ cup Whole milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
1. The Butter Foundation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Do not stir it! This butter will “fry” the bottom of the crust as it bakes.
2. The Batter Pour
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter directly over the melted butter. Crucial Rule: Do not stir. The batter needs to sit on top of the butter.
3. The Pineapple Layer
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed pineapple (with juice), drained tidbits, and brown sugar.
- Spoon the fruit mixture evenly over the batter. Again—resist the urge to stir! The batter will rise through the fruit as it bakes.
4. The Cream Cheese “Drops”
- Take your chilled cream cheese cubes and tuck them into the pineapple layer, spacing them out evenly. They will sink slightly into the batter, creating those “velvet pockets.”
5. The Golden Rise
- Bake for 45–50 minutes. The cobbler is done when the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling with butter.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the cream cheese and pineapple juices to set so it’s spoonable rather than runny.
The “Toasted Coconut” Garnish: To lean fully into the tropical profile, sprinkle ½ cup of shredded sweetened coconut over the cobbler during the last 10 minutes of baking. It adds a nutty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft cream cheese.