Cherry Chocolate Cobbler – Easy Cracker Barrel Copycat

This Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler is a warm, gooey mix of rich chocolate and sweet cherry pie filling with a soft cake-like topping and crunchy nuts. It’s one of those easy desserts you can whip up with pantry basics and a can of pie filling. Great when you want something sweet but don’t wanna deal with anything fussy.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 10 mins
• Cook time: 45 mins
• Flavor: rich, chocolatey, tart cherry
• Great for: movie nights, last-minute desserts, cozy evenings

Why I Like This Recipe

I made this after dinner one night because I was just craving something. Didn’t even plan to write it down. But the mix of melty chocolate and cherries was so good I had to. Bonus: it makes your kitchen smell like a bakery, and it’s amazing with vanilla ice cream. Like, dangerously good.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 21 oz can cherry pie filling
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work)

How To Make Cherry Chocolate Cobbler

1. Preheat your oven: Set it to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Make the dry mix: In a big bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter. Use a fork or pastry blender till it’s crumbly.
3. Melt the chocolate: Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of hot water (not boiling). Melt chocolate until smooth. Let it sit for 5 mins to cool slightly.
4. Add wet stuff: Stir the milk and beaten egg into the melted chocolate until smooth.
5. Combine the batter: Pour the chocolate mixture into the dry stuff. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
6. Layer it: Spread cherry pie filling into the baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of batter on top (don’t mix it in).
7. Top with nuts: Sprinkle the chopped nuts all over the top.
8. Bake: 40–45 mins, until the top looks set and a toothpick in the cake part comes out mostly clean.
9. Rest: Let it cool for 10 mins before diving in. Trust me.

Tips for Success

• Room temp ingredients help everything come together better.
• Cool the chocolate before adding egg or… scrambled egg situation.
• Don’t spread the batter. Dropping spoonfuls keeps the layers clean and pretty.
• Toothpick test only on the cake part. The cherry part stays gooey, and that’s how it should be.
• Let it rest before scooping. It sets a bit and won’t fall apart when serving.

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Let it cool completely first. Store covered or in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly or use a freezer-safe container. Good for 2 months.
• Reheat: Microwave a single portion for 20–30 seconds. Or warm in the oven at 150°C for 10 mins.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use a different pie filling?
  Totally. Blueberry or apple would also be good.
• Do I have to use nuts?
  Nope. You can skip them or use chocolate chips instead if you want.
• Can I use a boxed brownie mix?
  Ehh… this recipe’s better from scratch, but if you’re desperate, sure.
• Why not mix the cherries and batter together?
  You’ll lose the layered texture. It’s more like a cake that way—less cobbler-y.
• Does it need to cool before serving?
  A little. Like 10–15 mins. The flavor settles and it’s easier to serve.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Pouring hot chocolate over eggs: Let the chocolate cool for at least 5 minutes. If it’s too hot, it’ll cook the egg. And yeah, that happened once.
• Spreading the batter too evenly: Don’t do it. Spoon it randomly so you get bites of cherry and chocolate.
• Using cold butter in the flour mix: Let it soften a bit. Makes mixing easier and helps texture.
• Overmixing the batter: Once it’s combined, stop stirring. Overmixing = tough cobbler.
• Trying to serve it too hot: It’ll fall apart. Let it chill out a bit after baking.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 460 kcal
• Total Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 37mg
• Sodium: 225mg
• Potassium: 396mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 65g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 6g

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