When the weather turns hot and folks start gathering by the pool, this slow cooker 3-ingredient strawberry daiquiri cobbler is the kind of easy dessert that earns a permanent place in the family rotation. It has that cheerful old-fashioned cobbler comfort, but with a summery strawberry daiquiri twist that feels right at home at potlucks, cookouts, and backyard suppers. Best of all, it comes together with hardly any fuss, which is just the way many of us learned to cook for a crowd.
Serve this cobbler warm straight from the slow cooker with big scoops of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. If you want to dress it up for a party table, a few fresh strawberries and a little lime zest on top make it especially pretty. It also goes nicely with grilled burgers, barbecue chicken, or simple picnic fare since the bright fruit flavor is a fine finish to smoky summer meals.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Strawberry Daiquiri CobblerServings: 8
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 can strawberry daiquiri drink mixer, about 10 to 12 ounces
1 can strawberry pie filling, 21 ounces
1. Lightly grease the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Spoon the strawberry pie filling into the bottom and spread it into an even layer.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the dry strawberry cake mix and strawberry daiquiri mixer until a thick batter forms.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the strawberry filling, covering most of the surface. It does not need to be perfectly smooth.
4. Cover and cook on High for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the topping is set and the fruit is hot and bubbling around the edges.
5. Turn off the slow cooker and let the cobbler rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so the juices can settle slightly. Spoon into bowls and serve warm.
Variations & TipsAdd a citrus touch: If you happen to have a lime on hand, a little fresh zest or a squeeze of juice over each serving gives the cobbler more of that daiquiri flavor and brightens the sweetness beautifully.
Make it richer: A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped topping melts right into the warm fruit and turns this simple dessert into something fit for company.
Watch the cook time: Slow cookers can vary quite a bit, so start checking near the 2-hour mark. You want the topping set and no longer wet on top, while the fruit below should be bubbling nicely.
Try another pie filling: Cherry or mixed berry pie filling can be used in the same method if you want a different flavor profile while keeping the recipe just as easy.