Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 0.75 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cobbler topping.
  1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• In a separate bowl, combine the strawberries, 0.5 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the strawberries evenly.
  1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• Spread the strawberry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 0.25 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese into the strawberry layer.
• Pour the cobbler topping batter over the cream cheese and strawberries. It will be a thick batter.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
• Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.