Fruit Desserts for One
Peach Cobbler for One
One warm peach cobbler with juicy cinnamon-kissed peaches and a soft golden biscuit topping — a cozy dessert made perfectly for one.
Servings
1 serving
Prep
10 min
Cook
25–30 min
Total
35–40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
≈ 430 kcal
Protein
≈ 5 g
Fat
≈ 18 g
Carbs
≈ 64 g
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
Ingredients
What you'll need.
- Peach, sliced130 g
- Granulated sugar, for peaches10 g
- Fresh lemon juice1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon⅛ tsp
- Cornstarch1 tsp
- Fine saltPinch
- All-purpose flour, for topping35 g
- Granulated sugar, for topping12 g
- Baking powder½ tsp
- Unsalted butter, cold15 g
- Milk22–25 g
How to Make It
One peach cobbler, step by step.
- 01
Prepare the oven and ramekin
Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin suitable for one generous serving.
- 02
Prepare the peaches
Add the sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl. Stir gently until the fruit is evenly coated.
- 03
Fill the ramekin
Transfer the peach mixture to the prepared ramekin and spread the fruit into an even layer.
- 04
Mix the dry topping ingredients
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and a tiny pinch of salt.
- 05
Add the butter
Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until small buttery crumbs form.
- 06
Finish the cobbler topping
Add the milk and stir gently just until a soft, thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- 07
Top the peaches
Drop small spoonfuls of the dough over the peaches, leaving a few small gaps so some fruit remains visible.
- 08
Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the topping is lightly golden and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- 09
Cool slightly
Let the cobbler rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so the hot fruit filling can settle slightly.
SVI SWEET Tip
Do not completely cover the peaches.
Leaving a few gaps between the pieces of cobbler topping lets steam escape and creates those classic pockets of juicy baked fruit around the golden biscuit topping.
Substitutions
Make it work with what you have.
Fresh peaches
Fresh ripe peaches are ideal, but well-drained canned peaches can also work when fresh peaches are out of season.
Frozen peaches
Frozen peaches can be used without fully thawing, although the cobbler may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon can be omitted for a cleaner peach flavor or replaced with a very small pinch of nutmeg.
Milk
Regular dairy milk works well, and an unsweetened neutral plant milk can usually be substituted in the same amount.
Storage
Best served warm from the oven.
Room temperature
The cooled cobbler can sit at room temperature for several hours on the day it is baked.
Refrigerator
Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
Reheating
Warm the cobbler in the microwave for about 20–30 seconds, or briefly reheat it in the oven for a fresher topping texture.
FAQ
A few helpful answers.
Can I use canned peaches for peach cobbler?
Yes. Drain them very well before using so the filling does not become too watery.
Can I use frozen peaches?
Yes. Frozen peaches work well, although they may release a little more liquid and require a slightly longer baking time.
How do I know when the cobbler is done?
The biscuit topping should be lightly golden and cooked through, while the peach filling should be visibly bubbling around the edges.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Double all ingredients and divide them between two individual ramekins so both servings bake evenly.
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